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NORTHWEST TRADE MUSKET CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. SN NSN. Cal. .617 Smooth bore diameter. 36″ Octagonal to round iron bbl with London proofs and bbl makers initials “RB” at rear, has raised iron front bead, and is converted to percussion with drum and nipple. Round bodied, slightly cambered early lockplate is fitted with blacksmith made percussion hammer with repaired spur. Brass serpent sideplate is not inletted into stock, which is deeply fluted and of figured walnut, having simple brass buttplate, and iron trigger guard. Silver turtle is affixed to stock in front of trigger guard finial by 4 brass tacks. Hickory ramrod mounts through two multi-ringed brass pipes. CONDITION: Good. Older bbl and lock are smooth dark brown patina. Newer stock has many knocks and dings from artificial aging. 4-42693 MGM199 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 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. |