CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 NATHAN STARR MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 NATHAN STARR MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Brazed bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 N. Starr. Lockplate of this musket is marked forward of the hammer ‘US / N STARR’ and at the tail ‘MIDELTN / CONN / 1829 / *’. This alteration is typical of that done by Union Manufacturing Co. of Richmond. Round bottom bolster is fitted to lockplate which has been filed to conform to the rounded contour of the bolster. Inside of percussion hammer is numbered ’51’. With bayonet”. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection CONDITION: Metal surfaces are cleaned gray/brown with scattered pitting. Lock & bbl markings are well easily read. Accompanying bayonet is US surcharged and inspected and is in overall good condition. 4-31473 JS197 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1077	$2,300.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 NATHAN STARR MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Brazed bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 N. Starr. Lockplate of this musket is marked forward of the hammer ‘US / N STARR’ and at the tail ‘MIDELTN / CONN / 1829 / ’. This alteration is typical of that done by Union Manufacturing Co. of Richmond. Round bottom bolster is fitted to lockplate which has been filed to conform to the rounded contour of the bolster. Inside of percussion hammer is numbered ’51’. With bayonet”. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection CONDITION: Metal surfaces are cleaned gray/brown with scattered pitting. Lock & bbl markings are well easily read. Accompanying bayonet is US surcharged and inspected and is in overall good condition. 4-31473 JS197 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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