MODEL 1840 CONTRACT MUSKET BY DANIEL NIPPES.

MODEL 1840 CONTRACT MUSKET BY DANIEL NIPPES. SN NSN. .69 Cal. x 42″ long bbl marked at breech “US/NWP/P” in a sunken rosette (Nahum W. Patch), marked “36” and dated 1844 on tang. 6-1/4″ long lock marked under brass pan “D.NIPPES/U.S.” and behind the cock “MILL/CREEK/PA/1845″ in four lines reading vertically. BBl bands, trigger guard, US marked buttplate marked(36), side plate all orig model 1840 pattern. Orig ramrod and sling swivels intact. American black walnut stock measures 55” long and marked opposite the lock in script, “NWP” and “WAT” indicating acceptance by William Anderson Thornton. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition over all very light pitting with moderate pitting around touch hole and associated lock area. Balance of metal work shows light pitting and has been lightly cleaned. Accompanying this gun are x-rays of the touch hole area confirming this musket is orig flintlock. Stock is in fine condition with just a few handling scratches and dents and retains very sharp inspectors marks opposite the lock. 4-47325 PAS38 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2605	$6,325.00	MODEL 1840 CONTRACT MUSKET BY DANIEL NIPPES. SN NSN. .69 Cal. x 42″ long bbl marked at breech “US/NWP/P” in a sunken rosette (Nahum W. Patch), marked “36” and dated 1844 on tang. 6-1/4″ long lock marked under brass pan “D.NIPPES/U.S.” and behind the cock “MILL/CREEK/PA/1845″ in four lines reading vertically. BBl bands, trigger guard, US marked buttplate marked(36), side plate all orig model 1840 pattern. Orig ramrod and sling swivels intact. American black walnut stock measures 55” long and marked opposite the lock in script, “NWP” and “WAT” indicating acceptance by William Anderson Thornton. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition over all very light pitting with moderate pitting around touch hole and associated lock area. Balance of metal work shows light pitting and has been lightly cleaned. Accompanying this gun are x-rays of the touch hole area confirming this musket is orig flintlock. Stock is in fine condition with just a few handling scratches and dents and retains very sharp inspectors marks opposite the lock. 4-47325 PAS38 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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