1808 PATTERN SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET

1808 PATTERN SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Usual pattern with 44-5/8” rnd bbl with bayonet lug on top of muzzle, iron mountings with three bands with split front band with integral sight. It has a slightly shortened button head ramrod and it has sling wires. Breech end of bbl has eagle and “PV” proofs. Lockplate has a script “US” over an eagle with “SPRINGFIELD” in an arc below and the date “1810” at rear end. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with carved initials “SB” on right side. Accompanied by a socket bayonet with 14” triangular blade stamped “US” and “IN”. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an old cleaned,mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting, heavier around pan. Eagle on lockplate is nearly obliterated from pitting. Stock is missing a sliver from bbl channel and a chip back of lockplate with a grain check in butt & some losses around buttplate and shows heavy wear with a dark oil stained finish. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet is moderately pitted. 4-32619 JR547 (2,000-3,500)

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
	1574	$1,150.00	1808 PATTERN SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Usual pattern with 44-5/8” rnd bbl with bayonet lug on top of muzzle, iron mountings with three bands with split front band with integral sight. It has a slightly shortened button head ramrod and it has sling wires. Breech end of bbl has eagle and “PV” proofs. Lockplate has a script “US” over an eagle with “SPRINGFIELD” in an arc below and the date “1810” at rear end. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with carved initials “SB” on right side. Accompanied by a socket bayonet with 14” triangular blade stamped “US” and “IN”. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an old cleaned,mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting, heavier around pan. Eagle on lockplate is nearly obliterated from pitting. Stock is missing a sliver from bbl channel and a chip back of lockplate with a grain check in butt & some losses around buttplate and shows heavy wear with a dark oil stained finish. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet is moderately pitted. 4-32619 JR547 (2,000-3,500) 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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