US HARPER’S FERRY SHORT MUSKET.

US HARPER’S FERRY SHORT MUSKET. Cal. 70. 36-1/4″ unmarked bbl. Lock marked under pan with spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind the cock “HARPER’S/FERRY/1816” in three lines. Sling swivels and ramrod appears to be original, however it is very difficult to remove. Walnut stock marked opposite lock “JS” (James Stubblefield) also marked “AT”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired it from the C. Meade Patterson Collection, November 11, 1999 at Conestoga Auctions, lot 388. Mr. Patterson purchased it from Bernard Braverman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 1955. CONDITION: All metal is in fine condition, showing evidence of some cleaning on the bbl bands resulting in only very minor pitting. Stock is excellent with no chips, cracks or major wood losses of note. Overall condition of this gun is excellent and difficult to find in this bbl length. 4-39620 PAS63 (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2519	$1,265.00	US HARPER’S FERRY SHORT MUSKET. Cal. 70. 36-1/4″ unmarked bbl. Lock marked under pan with spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind the cock “HARPER’S/FERRY/1816” in three lines. Sling swivels and ramrod appears to be original, however it is very difficult to remove. Walnut stock marked opposite lock “JS” (James Stubblefield) also marked “AT”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired it from the C. Meade Patterson Collection, November 11, 1999 at Conestoga Auctions, lot 388. Mr. Patterson purchased it from Bernard Braverman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 1955. CONDITION: All metal is in fine condition, showing evidence of some cleaning on the bbl bands resulting in only very minor pitting. Stock is excellent with no chips, cracks or major wood losses of note. Overall condition of this gun is excellent and difficult to find in this bbl length. 4-39620 PAS63 (2,000-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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