AMERICAN STOCKED MUSKET WITH SURCHARGE FRENCH LOCK.

AMERICAN STOCKED MUSKET WITH SURCHARGE FRENCH LOCK. SN NSN. .78 Cal x 42″ rnd bbl marked with a “P” and a small eagle head at breech. 6-5/8″ long French model 1754 lock is marked with a fleur-de-lis and “S.E” (Saint Etienne) over the makers name “C GAUBIN”. Behind the replaced cock (British) is “US” in 5/16″ height letters which is absolutely orig. Balance of furniture including bbl bands, trigger guard, sideplate, and buttplate appear to be American, post 1820’s musket parts. American black walnut stock is 53-1/4″ long, has a low combed “Model 1816-1828″ buttstock and probably the work of Henry Osborne during the 1820-1830 period. NOTE: All three bbl bands are retained by springs from the left side of the stock. Front band behind, middle and lower are retained by forward springs. Truly a most unusual way to stock a musket. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal work overall is smooth with very minor pitting near breech area. Overall has a very nice aged patina. Two trigger guard screws protrude more than normal but appear to be orig to this piece. American black walnut stock overall very good condition with no cracks or splits. One small 1/2” long sliver missing opposite lock, does not detract from overall appearance. Unusual example of a militia musket having band springs on opposite side of normal muskets. 4-50034 PAS7 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2633	$1,150.00	AMERICAN STOCKED MUSKET WITH SURCHARGE FRENCH LOCK. SN NSN. .78 Cal x 42″ rnd bbl marked with a “P” and a small eagle head at breech. 6-5/8″ long French model 1754 lock is marked with a fleur-de-lis and “S.E” (Saint Etienne) over the makers name “C GAUBIN”. Behind the replaced cock (British) is “US” in 5/16″ height letters which is absolutely orig. Balance of furniture including bbl bands, trigger guard, sideplate, and buttplate appear to be American, post 1820’s musket parts. American black walnut stock is 53-1/4″ long, has a low combed “Model 1816-1828″ buttstock and probably the work of Henry Osborne during the 1820-1830 period. NOTE: All three bbl bands are retained by springs from the left side of the stock. Front band behind, middle and lower are retained by forward springs. Truly a most unusual way to stock a musket. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal work overall is smooth with very minor pitting near breech area. Overall has a very nice aged patina. Two trigger guard screws protrude more than normal but appear to be orig to this piece. American black walnut stock overall very good condition with no cracks or splits. One small 1/2” long sliver missing opposite lock, does not detract from overall appearance. Unusual example of a militia musket having band springs on opposite side of normal muskets. 4-50034 PAS7 (2,000-3,000) 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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