EXTREMELY RARE 1795 SPRINGFIELD CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET, UNALTERED.

EXTREMELY RARE 1795 SPRINGFIELD CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET, UNALTERED. Cal. 70. NSN. 44-3/8″ rnd bbl. This is a first type contract musket of which the majority had permanently braised on bayonets. Most all of these were later altered by cutting bbls & removing bayonet. Majority of these found have 33″ bbls after this alteration. This being one of the very rare examples that were not affixed with bayonets & not altered. The lockplate correctly marked & stamped “SPRINGFIELD” in vertical arc to rear of hammer. Forward of hammer is a spread winged eagle, touch marked with “US” in script below. Bbl marked with “P” / eaglehead / “V” proof marks at rear. There are also two unidentified marks on bbl above touch hole. “MARYLAND” is branded into right side of stock in front of lockplate. No date stamps, as correct foro 1795-1798 production. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall, stock has various dents & scratches as well as some carved initials. Lock works fine. 4-56620 JJ (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	19	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE 1795 SPRINGFIELD CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET, UNALTERED. Cal. 70. NSN. 44-3/8″ rnd bbl. This is a first type contract musket of which the majority had permanently braised on bayonets. Most all of these were later altered by cutting bbls & removing bayonet. Majority of these found have 33″ bbls after this alteration. This being one of the very rare examples that were not affixed with bayonets & not altered. The lockplate correctly marked & stamped “SPRINGFIELD” in vertical arc to rear of hammer. Forward of hammer is a spread winged eagle, touch marked with “US” in script below. Bbl marked with “P” / eaglehead / “V” proof marks at rear. There are also two unidentified marks on bbl above touch hole. “MARYLAND” is branded into right side of stock in front of lockplate. No date stamps, as correct foro 1795-1798 production. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall, stock has various dents & scratches as well as some carved initials. Lock works fine. 4-56620 JJ (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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