MODEL 1740 PRUSSIAN MUSKET.

MODEL 1740 PRUSSIAN MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .73 with a rnd bbl 41-3/8″ long having a long brass front sight set back 4-½” from the muzzle. The breech has the normal ornamental turnings for ¾ inch and the bbl is unmarked. The bayonet lug is set underneath the bbl 3/4″ from the muzzle. The large single bridle lock is unmarked and completely original except the cock screw which needs to be replaced with the correct type screw. The large three top screw buttplate, oval escutcheon, three screw side plate, trigger guard and three remaining ramrod pipes are all brass and of the proper pattern. The proper position for the rear sling swivel is visible between the two rear trigger guard screws, but has been intentionally plugged so has been missing for a long time. The stock is of the correct pattern for this Model having the forward 15-3/8″ of the forend replaced and the omission of a forward sling swivel indicates it was done when the rear sling swivel was removed and plugged. The butt stock is nicely stamped/branded “RS” in 1/2″ high letters on the right side of the butt stock, possibly an “IE” scratched in 3/4″ high letters next to the RS. On the opposite side of the butt is a 3/8″ carved cross and is probably of American origin as well. The forward comb of the butt stock has been lowered about one”, indicating it was done to improve the sighting of the musket and is the type of alteration seen on many captured foreign muskets found in America today. The balance of the stock is all orig with the relief carving still intact. The musket carries a small diameter wooden ramrod, which is not original. This musket is accompanied by an orig unmarked bayonet that fits the lug nicely having a 12″ long blade and 3″ long socket. CONDITION: All the iron metalwork has a nice even aged patina with only minor surface rust/pitting in the pan and around the touch hole. The brass furniture shows a mellow uncleaned patina as well that matches with the iron. The stock is also a pleasing darkened color formed over time and the replaced forend color matches quite well. There are a few very small nicks and chips with one small recent scuff on the left side of the forend none of which detracts from this muskets overall appearance. The altered characteristics are evidence that this musket was here during the American Revolution and for additional information see Moller , Volume 1, pages 429-433 and Neumann’s Battle Weapons of the American Revolution page 115. 4-46345 PAS3 (5,500-6,000)

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
	2291	$2,760.00	MODEL 1740 PRUSSIAN MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .73 with a rnd bbl 41-3/8″ long having a long brass front sight set back 4-½” from the muzzle. The breech has the normal ornamental turnings for ¾ inch and the bbl is unmarked. The bayonet lug is set underneath the bbl 3/4″ from the muzzle. The large single bridle lock is unmarked and completely original except the cock screw which needs to be replaced with the correct type screw. The large three top screw buttplate, oval escutcheon, three screw side plate, trigger guard and three remaining ramrod pipes are all brass and of the proper pattern. The proper position for the rear sling swivel is visible between the two rear trigger guard screws, but has been intentionally plugged so has been missing for a long time. The stock is of the correct pattern for this Model having the forward 15-3/8″ of the forend replaced and the omission of a forward sling swivel indicates it was done when the rear sling swivel was removed and plugged. The butt stock is nicely stamped/branded “RS” in 1/2″ high letters on the right side of the butt stock, possibly an “IE” scratched in 3/4″ high letters next to the RS. On the opposite side of the butt is a 3/8″ carved cross and is probably of American origin as well. The forward comb of the butt stock has been lowered about one”, indicating it was done to improve the sighting of the musket and is the type of alteration seen on many captured foreign muskets found in America today. The balance of the stock is all orig with the relief carving still intact. The musket carries a small diameter wooden ramrod, which is not original. This musket is accompanied by an orig unmarked bayonet that fits the lug nicely having a 12″ long blade and 3″ long socket. CONDITION: All the iron metalwork has a nice even aged patina with only minor surface rust/pitting in the pan and around the touch hole. The brass furniture shows a mellow uncleaned patina as well that matches with the iron. The stock is also a pleasing darkened color formed over time and the replaced forend color matches quite well. There are a few very small nicks and chips with one small recent scuff on the left side of the forend none of which detracts from this muskets overall appearance. The altered characteristics are evidence that this musket was here during the American Revolution and for additional information see Moller , Volume 1, pages 429-433 and Neumann’s Battle Weapons of the American Revolution page 115. 4-46345 PAS3 (5,500-6,000) 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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