CONTRACT 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY OLIVER BIDWELL (MIDDLETOWN, CT).

CONTRACT 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY OLIVER BIDWELL (MIDDLETOWN, CT). SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration. 44-1/2″ Barrel with bayonet stud on top. Breech is stamped with a deep mark resembling a “B”. Lock with integral pan is marked with eagle over “O Bidwell Middletown”. Stock with fluted comb has no visible military markings. CONDITION: Good. Barrel and furniture are an even chocolate brown over scattered raised oxidation. Lock shows slight cleaning of markings and on edges of cock. Stock retains what is probably its old oil finish with new oil rubbed in, with a slight sheen. Minor crack is at rear of lock mortise, with a few minor chips on bbl channel. Mainspring is a replacement with new locating pin hole drilled. A good solid complete specimen. 4-45761 MGM161 (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
	2276	$0.00	CONTRACT 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY OLIVER BIDWELL (MIDDLETOWN, CT). SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration. 44-1/2″ Barrel with bayonet stud on top. Breech is stamped with a deep mark resembling a “B”. Lock with integral pan is marked with eagle over “O Bidwell Middletown”. Stock with fluted comb has no visible military markings. CONDITION: Good. Barrel and furniture are an even chocolate brown over scattered raised oxidation. Lock shows slight cleaning of markings and on edges of cock. Stock retains what is probably its old oil finish with new oil rubbed in, with a slight sheen. Minor crack is at rear of lock mortise, with a few minor chips on bbl channel. Mainspring is a replacement with new locating pin hole drilled. A good solid complete specimen. 4-45761 MGM161 (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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