STATE OF TEXAS TRYON MUSKET CONVERTED FOR CIVIL WAR SERVICE.

STATE OF TEXAS TRYON MUSKET CONVERTED FOR CIVIL WAR SERVICE. This gun has all the appearances of an as-found Confederate arm. This gun started out life as a 3-band, 42″ bbl flintlock musket. This gun now has 27-1/2″ bbl apparently cut back probably for Confederate service. There is a very crude southern appearing percussion hammer and an apparent braised bolster completing the conversion from flintlock. This gun appears to have seen a lot of use. There is much pitting and erosion around bolster to both metal and wood as can be seen in photos. There are several sets of initials carved in buttstock probably denoting a soldier who was proud to carry this rare Texas marked musketoon. These Republic of Texas contracted muskets are quite rare in any configuration and the markings on this gun are very good and easily discernible as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl lock, bands, trigger guard and buttplate are dark and mostly smooth but pitted especially around breech and buttplate. Markings in metal are easily discernible including bbl proofs and lock markings. The stock is sound with numerous old nicks, scrapes and scratches. The rear sling swivel was broken off probably at time of conversion. The accompanying ramrod was probably added. 4-41423 JS40 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2399	$9,200.00	STATE OF TEXAS TRYON MUSKET CONVERTED FOR CIVIL WAR SERVICE. This gun has all the appearances of an as-found Confederate arm. This gun started out life as a 3-band, 42″ bbl flintlock musket. This gun now has 27-1/2″ bbl apparently cut back probably for Confederate service. There is a very crude southern appearing percussion hammer and an apparent braised bolster completing the conversion from flintlock. This gun appears to have seen a lot of use. There is much pitting and erosion around bolster to both metal and wood as can be seen in photos. There are several sets of initials carved in buttstock probably denoting a soldier who was proud to carry this rare Texas marked musketoon. These Republic of Texas contracted muskets are quite rare in any configuration and the markings on this gun are very good and easily discernible as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl lock, bands, trigger guard and buttplate are dark and mostly smooth but pitted especially around breech and buttplate. Markings in metal are easily discernible including bbl proofs and lock markings. The stock is sound with numerous old nicks, scrapes and scratches. The rear sling swivel was broken off probably at time of conversion. The accompanying ramrod was probably added. 4-41423 JS40 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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