1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1809 ON BUTTPLATE AND LOCK.

1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1809 ON BUTTPLATE AND LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/4″ bbl, bayonet lug on top marked with a “D”, iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band with integral sight. Ramrod is old and could be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked with “P” over Eagle Head over “V”. Lockplate is marked with script “US” over remnants of the Spread-Winged Eagle over “Springfield” in a horizontal curve under the detachable iron pan with the date “1809” behind the cock and on buttplate. Lockplate reveals an interesting forging flaw which clearly does not affect the overall appearance or functioning of the lock. . Internal lockplate marking is “S DALE” with assembly letter “T” showing on internal and external components. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Small 2-1/4″ stress crack originating at rear lock screw, running horizontally to wrist. Does not affect the soundness of the gun. Small 1/4″ chip near top of sight plate. 1/2″ chip of 1/4″ depth missing from tow of butt and a small 1″ dent on left side of buttstock. Slight wood loss at back of lock. Orig flint specimen; however. Metal is in very nice condition given its age, with very little pitting. Wood is smooth overall and its defects really don’t detract from the overall appearance of the gun. 4-31943 PS8 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1594	$4,830.00	1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1809 ON BUTTPLATE AND LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/4″ bbl, bayonet lug on top marked with a “D”, iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band with integral sight. Ramrod is old and could be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked with “P” over Eagle Head over “V”. Lockplate is marked with script “US” over remnants of the Spread-Winged Eagle over “Springfield” in a horizontal curve under the detachable iron pan with the date “1809” behind the cock and on buttplate. Lockplate reveals an interesting forging flaw which clearly does not affect the overall appearance or functioning of the lock. . Internal lockplate marking is “S DALE” with assembly letter “T” showing on internal and external components. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Small 2-1/4″ stress crack originating at rear lock screw, running horizontally to wrist. Does not affect the soundness of the gun. Small 1/4″ chip near top of sight plate. 1/2″ chip of 1/4″ depth missing from tow of butt and a small 1″ dent on left side of buttstock. Slight wood loss at back of lock. Orig flint specimen; however. Metal is in very nice condition given its age, with very little pitting. Wood is smooth overall and its defects really don’t detract from the overall appearance of the gun. 4-31943 PS8 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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