18TH CENTURY DUTCH MUSKET.

18TH CENTURY DUTCH MUSKET. SN NSN. 75 Cal 31-3/4 round bbl with bayonet lug 1-1/2 behind the muzzle. Front sight set back 4″ from muzzle. Breech area is unmarked as to orig maker. Gun is engraved on top of bbl “GEN MAJ BECKER COM KEPPEL”. Unbridled flat lock plate is 6-1/4 “long and is, perhaps, not original to this gun but now fits. Robust iron trigger guard is 13” long. Balance of furniture butt plate, side plate , 3 rammer pipes and nose cap are brass as is the replaced side plate. Sling swivels are missing. Gun retains a very nice old ramrod that may be original to this gun. Stock has early carved initials “WW 21” and a deep and larger “W” incised into the right butt. Consignor believes this may indicate possible American capture and use. CONDITION: All metal is dark having never been cleaned. The brass shows a nice aged patina. Stock appears to have had some minor repairs on wrist. Generally in good condition with slivers missing on both side of fore end. 4-35826 (8,000-10,000)

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
	2662	$0.00	18TH CENTURY DUTCH MUSKET. SN NSN. 75 Cal 31-3/4 round bbl with bayonet lug 1-1/2 behind the muzzle. Front sight set back 4″ from muzzle. Breech area is unmarked as to orig maker. Gun is engraved on top of bbl “GEN MAJ BECKER COM KEPPEL”. Unbridled flat lock plate is 6-1/4 “long and is, perhaps, not original to this gun but now fits. Robust iron trigger guard is 13” long. Balance of furniture butt plate, side plate , 3 rammer pipes and nose cap are brass as is the replaced side plate. Sling swivels are missing. Gun retains a very nice old ramrod that may be original to this gun. Stock has early carved initials “WW 21” and a deep and larger “W” incised into the right butt. Consignor believes this may indicate possible American capture and use. CONDITION: All metal is dark having never been cleaned. The brass shows a nice aged patina. Stock appears to have had some minor repairs on wrist. Generally in good condition with slivers missing on both side of fore end. 4-35826 (8,000-10,000) 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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