1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE III MUSKET.

1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE III MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ bbl, bayonet lug on top, 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 “P” over Eagle Head over “V”. Lockplate marked script “US” over remnants of the Spread-Winged Eagle over “Springfield” underneath the iron integral pan and dated “1811” behind cock and “1812” behind buttplate tang, being the assembly date and is perfectly normal. Remnants of the script “US” acceptance mark shows on left side of stock. Addition to butt of six brass tacks, two of which are broken off. There is a 1-3/4″ “X” incised carved on right side of butt. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection CONDITION: Very Good. Metal and wood are smooth. Touch hole shows evidence of old repairs, as does the pan where it meets the bbl. Stock is in fine condition with only a slight loss beneath the sear on the tail of the lockplate. Minor pitting around back of bbl and lockplate. 4-31940 PS9 (2,000-2,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1597	$1,495.00	1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE III MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ bbl, bayonet lug on top, 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 “P” over Eagle Head over “V”. Lockplate marked script “US” over remnants of the Spread-Winged Eagle over “Springfield” underneath the iron integral pan and dated “1811” behind cock and “1812” behind buttplate tang, being the assembly date and is perfectly normal. Remnants of the script “US” acceptance mark shows on left side of stock. Addition to butt of six brass tacks, two of which are broken off. There is a 1-3/4″ “X” incised carved on right side of butt. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection CONDITION: Very Good. Metal and wood are smooth. Touch hole shows evidence of old repairs, as does the pan where it meets the bbl. Stock is in fine condition with only a slight loss beneath the sear on the tail of the lockplate. Minor pitting around back of bbl and lockplate. 4-31940 PS9 (2,000-2,500) 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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