1798 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY OWEN EVANS.

1798 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY OWEN EVANS. SN NSN. Cal. 69. With 1000 pieces contracted, it is unknown how many were delivered. This example with 44-1/2″ barrel has eagle head proof at breech end. Typical 1795 pattern lock is marked “Evans” and “US” vertically on tail. All features conform to contract specification. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is cleaned to silver over widely scattered pitting, quite deep at breech. Bbl tang is broken through at retaining screw. Lock also is silver to brown. Markings are clear. Stock is good, fairly sound, an old refinish. Edges are slightly rounded. Wood is under metal, especially at butt, with repaired chips, and a crack in front of lockplate. Some minor pieces have splintered off along top of bbl channel. Front sling loop is missing. Otherwise complete, and original. 4-45762 MGM143 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2479	$0.00	1798 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY OWEN EVANS. SN NSN. Cal. 69. With 1000 pieces contracted, it is unknown how many were delivered. This example with 44-1/2″ barrel has eagle head proof at breech end. Typical 1795 pattern lock is marked “Evans” and “US” vertically on tail. All features conform to contract specification. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is cleaned to silver over widely scattered pitting, quite deep at breech. Bbl tang is broken through at retaining screw. Lock also is silver to brown. Markings are clear. Stock is good, fairly sound, an old refinish. Edges are slightly rounded. Wood is under metal, especially at butt, with repaired chips, and a crack in front of lockplate. Some minor pieces have splintered off along top of bbl channel. Front sling loop is missing. Otherwise complete, and original. 4-45762 MGM143 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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