SPRINGFIELD STANDARD MUSKET OF 1815 TYPE IV.

SPRINGFIELD STANDARD MUSKET OF 1815 TYPE IV. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug on top. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked “P” over Eagle Head over “V” and dated “1817” on tang with a rack number of “I8”. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the integral pan. “Springfield 1817” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. Top jaw screw and cock screw have been replaced. Buttplate marked “US” with oval final inspection mark behind trigger guard but inspector’s initials are not legible. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good plus. There is a minor 1-1/2″ stress crack originating at bbl tang terminates at tail of lock, a 1-1/2″ stress crack at front of trigger guard tang, a 1/2″ stress crack originating at the front of the lockplate, and 2″ stress crack opposite the lock that runs through the sling swivel pin — none of which affect the soundness of the gun. Gun is smooth overall, with some light nicks and dings in wood. Sling swivels are missing. Overall a very nice example of one of our first standardized arms. 4-31945 PS10 (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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	1600	$1,380.00	SPRINGFIELD STANDARD MUSKET OF 1815 TYPE IV. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug on top. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked “P” over Eagle Head over “V” and dated “1817” on tang with a rack number of “I8”. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the integral pan. “Springfield 1817” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. Top jaw screw and cock screw have been replaced. Buttplate marked “US” with oval final inspection mark behind trigger guard but inspector’s initials are not legible. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good plus. There is a minor 1-1/2″ stress crack originating at bbl tang terminates at tail of lock, a 1-1/2″ stress crack at front of trigger guard tang, a 1/2″ stress crack originating at the front of the lockplate, and 2″ stress crack opposite the lock that runs through the sling swivel pin — none of which affect the soundness of the gun. Gun is smooth overall, with some light nicks and dings in wood. Sling swivels are missing. Overall a very nice example of one of our first standardized arms. 4-31945 PS10 (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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