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2197
$5,750.00
Revised: 10/3/2011 

Additional Information: A section of wood was professionally replaced or repaired at the point of the first band. Additional Information: JJL Gill was John J.L. Gill of the 5th Reg’t, SC Infantry.

PALMETTO ARMORY MUSKET. This example of the State of South Carolina Palmetto Armory contract appears orig. and complete, with most marking associated with this pattern, present. The gun also has a soldiers name, “J.J.L. GILL” carved into the buttstock. This gun is properly Brass mounted with correct style of ramrod, brass bands, etc. The lock is properly marked as can be seen in photographs, “Palmetto Armory, Columbia 1852” The Bbl proofs are only partially discernible including P over V, and “Wm. GLAZE & Co.” on bbl flat. CONDITION: Gun has been cleaned, overall Bbl is gray/bright with areas of pitting. Bore is very rusty, lock has areas of pitting, but markings are still all discernible. Stock is sand sanded and refinished with several small holes repaired with putty. Buttplate also cleaned and polished with a mostly discernible surcharge. 4-38896 JS99 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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