PRUSSIAN MODEL 1740 MUSKET-SHORTENED.

PRUSSIAN MODEL 1740 MUSKET-SHORTENED. 78 Cal. 36-1/2″ bbl. At the time the bbl was shortened by 5″ the nose cap and front rammer pipe were discarded. Touch hole has been bushed but gun is not a reconversion. Front sight near muzzle marked near the breech is “SP” a letter “C” and a large “U.S.” (9/16″). Unbridled flat Prussian lock with vertical flutes at the tail of the lock. Arsenal markings have been removed. Furniture is brass, trigger guard, escutcheon, side plates and faceted rammer pipes. European walnut stock features raised carvings around the lock mortise, bbl tang and side plate, as well as tail rammer pipe and incised carved along entire rammer channel below bbl. The bbl was shortened after the gun came in to U.S. possession. At the same time, the lower 8″ of the butt stock was replaced with American Black Walnut and at the same time the markings “SP” and “C” were done. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition of its age evidence of dried grease and staining which can easily be cleaned up. Gun retains relatively sharp edges considering its age and has a 3/4″ wide chip at back of tang and other losses due to use are evident. 4-35984 PAS42 (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
	2670	$5,750.00	PRUSSIAN MODEL 1740 MUSKET-SHORTENED. 78 Cal. 36-1/2″ bbl. At the time the bbl was shortened by 5″ the nose cap and front rammer pipe were discarded. Touch hole has been bushed but gun is not a reconversion. Front sight near muzzle marked near the breech is “SP” a letter “C” and a large “U.S.” (9/16″). Unbridled flat Prussian lock with vertical flutes at the tail of the lock. Arsenal markings have been removed. Furniture is brass, trigger guard, escutcheon, side plates and faceted rammer pipes. European walnut stock features raised carvings around the lock mortise, bbl tang and side plate, as well as tail rammer pipe and incised carved along entire rammer channel below bbl. The bbl was shortened after the gun came in to U.S. possession. At the same time, the lower 8″ of the butt stock was replaced with American Black Walnut and at the same time the markings “SP” and “C” were done. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition of its age evidence of dried grease and staining which can easily be cleaned up. Gun retains relatively sharp edges considering its age and has a 3/4″ wide chip at back of tang and other losses due to use are evident. 4-35984 PAS42 (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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