VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SPORTERIZED MUSKET.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SPORTERIZED MUSKET. Cal. 69. Bbl cut to 36″. Lock is marked “VIRGINIA / MANUFACTORY” and behind hammer lock marked “RICHMOND / 1818”. This gun started out life as a flintlock musket. It was later converted to percussion utilizing a Confederate alteration of a brazed bolster. This alteration probably done in Richmond, Va. After war, this gun was converted to shotgun by removal of most of forestock, front bands and addition of thimble to bbl. CONDITION: Overall very good, attic condition. Lock markings are typically weak due to alteration. Stock is very good, showing several small cracks around lock. Metal shows various assembly marks with scattered pitting. Trigger guard missing sling swivel. Ciak Collection 4-53258 JS8 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1120	$1,380.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SPORTERIZED MUSKET. Cal. 69. Bbl cut to 36″. Lock is marked “VIRGINIA / MANUFACTORY” and behind hammer lock marked “RICHMOND / 1818”. This gun started out life as a flintlock musket. It was later converted to percussion utilizing a Confederate alteration of a brazed bolster. This alteration probably done in Richmond, Va. After war, this gun was converted to shotgun by removal of most of forestock, front bands and addition of thimble to bbl. CONDITION: Overall very good, attic condition. Lock markings are typically weak due to alteration. Stock is very good, showing several small cracks around lock. Metal shows various assembly marks with scattered pitting. Trigger guard missing sling swivel. Ciak Collection 4-53258 JS8 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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