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1595
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$1,668.00
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1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1809 ON BUTTPLATE AND LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 45″ bbl, bayonet lug on top, iron furniture with three bands, dbl-strap front band with integral sight. Ramrod is old but not orig to gun, being about 3″ short. Left side of breech is marked with “P” over Eagle Head; top of breech is marked with an “S.” Left side of wood has faint orig script “US” inspection mark. Lockplate is marked with script “US” over remnants of the Spread-Winged Eagle over “Springfield” under the detachable iron pan with the date “1809” behind cock. Internal lockplate marking is “N FOOT” with assembly letter of “C” found on most of internal and external parts. Left side of stock has neatly incised 1/2″ letter “R” with same-size “W” on right side of stock. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Overall musket is in Very Good condition. Appears to be all orig, including orig flint. 2-3/4″ crack originating at forward lock screw, tapering to within 5-1/2″ of rear bbl band. Should be reglued. Gun has never been cleaned and shows natural patina on both metal and wood, hard to find this nice. 4-31942 PS4 (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. |