D. NIPPES 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

D. NIPPES 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration, one of 5100 in this contract, with 42″ rnd bbl with “US” “JH” and “P” marks at breech end, dated “1845” on tang. Lock with removable brass pan, is stamped with “D. Nippes” “U.S.” in front of rnd bodied reinforced cock, and “MILL” “CREEK” “Pa” “1843” behind. Interior of lock has “H” assembly mark on all parts. This stamp is also on bottom of frizzen, and finial of cock. Iron mounted American walnut stock has inspectors marks on left side behind sideplate. Orig tulip head ramrod is present. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl cleaned to light gray brown patina, over numerous marks and pinprick pitting. Lock and other furniture cleaned as well. Lock internals are excellent. Inspectors marks are clear. Marks on breech end of bbl and breech plug from removal. Stock is fine with most of its orig oil finish, grain raised, wood dry. 4-45759 MGM148 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2273	$2,587.50	D. NIPPES 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration, one of 5100 in this contract, with 42″ rnd bbl with “US” “JH” and “P” marks at breech end, dated “1845” on tang. Lock with removable brass pan, is stamped with “D. Nippes” “U.S.” in front of rnd bodied reinforced cock, and “MILL” “CREEK” “Pa” “1843” behind. Interior of lock has “H” assembly mark on all parts. This stamp is also on bottom of frizzen, and finial of cock. Iron mounted American walnut stock has inspectors marks on left side behind sideplate. Orig tulip head ramrod is present. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl cleaned to light gray brown patina, over numerous marks and pinprick pitting. Lock and other furniture cleaned as well. Lock internals are excellent. Inspectors marks are clear. Marks on breech end of bbl and breech plug from removal. Stock is fine with most of its orig oil finish, grain raised, wood dry. 4-45759 MGM148 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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