SPRINGFIELD 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SPRINGFIELD 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 41-3/4″ Round barrel with no proof marks at breech, otherwise standard configuration. Lock with integrally forged pan is marked with “US”, eagle, and “Springfield”, with “1812” on tail. Trigger guard has rounded ends at front and back. Stock with deeply fluted comb is oil finished, with “US” inspectors mark behind sideplate. “V” is stamped in stock behind rear tang of trigger guard. Buttplate is stamped “1812”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from J. Peck in 1987. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts are a pleasing even brown patina overall, showing no evidence of cleaning. Breech area is pitted. Lock has correct and matching assembly marks on all pieces, including mainspring retaining screw, cock, and frizzen. Lock markings are fairly faint, the eagle and “Springfield” are barely visible. Cock is loose on tumbler. Stock is excellent retaining most of what appears to be orig finish, hand worn, a few cracks radiate from buttplate, and with powder burning of wood around lock. Sling loops are missing. 4-45408 MGM120 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1671	$3,450.00	SPRINGFIELD 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 41-3/4″ Round barrel with no proof marks at breech, otherwise standard configuration. Lock with integrally forged pan is marked with “US”, eagle, and “Springfield”, with “1812” on tail. Trigger guard has rounded ends at front and back. Stock with deeply fluted comb is oil finished, with “US” inspectors mark behind sideplate. “V” is stamped in stock behind rear tang of trigger guard. Buttplate is stamped “1812”. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from J. Peck in 1987. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts are a pleasing even brown patina overall, showing no evidence of cleaning. Breech area is pitted. Lock has correct and matching assembly marks on all pieces, including mainspring retaining screw, cock, and frizzen. Lock markings are fairly faint, the eagle and “Springfield” are barely visible. Cock is loose on tumbler. Stock is excellent retaining most of what appears to be orig finish, hand worn, a few cracks radiate from buttplate, and with powder burning of wood around lock. Sling loops are missing. 4-45408 MGM120 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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