JENK’S 1808 SHORT MUSKET

JENK’S 1808 SHORT MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 30″ round bbl without a bayonet lug and no evidence of proofmarks. 1808 contract lock made by Steven Jenk’s marked behind the cock “JENK’S” over “RI” over “1812” in 3 lines. Trigger guard, butt plate, side plate 2 bbl bands common 1808 contract musket furniture. 1808 contract style stock stamped opposite the lock with block letters “??SOPER” over an anchor. Rear sling swivel has been added to back of trigger guard,front sling swivel was mounted midway between front and lower band. CONDITION: Metal generally very good with some slight evidence of heating and welding in the breech area. Lock plate has been professionally reconverted with contemporary parts. Balance of furniture retains a nice patina no sign of abuse Stock having been one time varnished retains a very nice appearance. One 1″ long stress crack at the front lock plate screw terminating at bbl. 4-35983 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2653	$1,150.00	JENK’S 1808 SHORT MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 30″ round bbl without a bayonet lug and no evidence of proofmarks. 1808 contract lock made by Steven Jenk’s marked behind the cock “JENK’S” over “RI” over “1812” in 3 lines. Trigger guard, butt plate, side plate 2 bbl bands common 1808 contract musket furniture. 1808 contract style stock stamped opposite the lock with block letters “??SOPER” over an anchor. Rear sling swivel has been added to back of trigger guard,front sling swivel was mounted midway between front and lower band. CONDITION: Metal generally very good with some slight evidence of heating and welding in the breech area. Lock plate has been professionally reconverted with contemporary parts. Balance of furniture retains a nice patina no sign of abuse Stock having been one time varnished retains a very nice appearance. One 1″ long stress crack at the front lock plate screw terminating at bbl. 4-35983 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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