RAMPART MUSKET.

RAMPART MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 80. 61-3/4″ bbl. 16″ from breech is oct in shape, then becomes rnd with three ballister turnings to within 3-1/4″ of the muzzle which is also oct. Proof marks are not present and “cc 1640″ is marked on the top of bbl, the meaning of which is not known, with a 3/8″ x 3/8” brass pad indicating that a rear sight was present at one time. Mounted in brass furniture with 4 ramrod pipes, of which the third pipe is a replacement. Salvaged English triggerguard of brass as is the buttplate and flat sideplate with a tail. This gun is stocked using a British pattern 1718 lock, having a crown over “GR” and broad arrow beneath the unbridled pan. Tail of the lock is marked in a vertical arc “TOWER”. Buttplate is engraved with a script “26”. Type of wood is unknown but appears to be American. Consignor believes this piece may be a product of the Continental Armory, Philadelphia. CONDITION: Stock shows old repairs of a 1-1/4″ wide by 2-1/2″ long section running from tail of lock to center of wrist. Additional 1/2″ wide by 3″ long piece also set into stock running from center of wrist to tail of sideplate. 3/4″ chip of wood missing from bbl tang. 4-1/2″ crack running along top of lock towards forestock. Also a 1″ long stress crack originating at front of lockplate. 4″ long loss of wood on right side of forend and a 6″ crack that has been reglued on right side near muzzle. 2″ long crack originating at rear lock screw with wood loss for an additional 4-1/4″ over the front lock screw. Metal nosecap is missing. 4-32172 PS37 (10,000-12,000)

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
	1639	$0.00	RAMPART MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 80. 61-3/4″ bbl. 16″ from breech is oct in shape, then becomes rnd with three ballister turnings to within 3-1/4″ of the muzzle which is also oct. Proof marks are not present and “cc 1640″ is marked on the top of bbl, the meaning of which is not known, with a 3/8″ x 3/8” brass pad indicating that a rear sight was present at one time. Mounted in brass furniture with 4 ramrod pipes, of which the third pipe is a replacement. Salvaged English triggerguard of brass as is the buttplate and flat sideplate with a tail. This gun is stocked using a British pattern 1718 lock, having a crown over “GR” and broad arrow beneath the unbridled pan. Tail of the lock is marked in a vertical arc “TOWER”. Buttplate is engraved with a script “26”. Type of wood is unknown but appears to be American. Consignor believes this piece may be a product of the Continental Armory, Philadelphia. CONDITION: Stock shows old repairs of a 1-1/4″ wide by 2-1/2″ long section running from tail of lock to center of wrist. Additional 1/2″ wide by 3″ long piece also set into stock running from center of wrist to tail of sideplate. 3/4″ chip of wood missing from bbl tang. 4-1/2″ crack running along top of lock towards forestock. Also a 1″ long stress crack originating at front of lockplate. 4″ long loss of wood on right side of forend and a 6″ crack that has been reglued on right side near muzzle. 2″ long crack originating at rear lock screw with wood loss for an additional 4-1/4″ over the front lock screw. Metal nosecap is missing. 4-32172 PS37 (10,000-12,000) 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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