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3019
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$2,760.00
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RARE NIPPES MAYNARD PRIMER CONVERSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. Nippes lockplate is dated “1841”, bbl is dated “1842”. Two cartouches “JJG” and “W.A.T” appear on the left side of the stock along with two sets of inspector marks. Nippes priming mechanism, which has the proper Maynard patent dates is shaped completely different from the system made at other factories. 1,000 of them were supposed to have been made, but they are hardly ever seen today. CONDITION: Heavy rust/brown patina overall with moderate pitting at the breech. Bayonet has the same patina. Stock is very good with sharp edges. Mechanically good. 4-56317 FS186 (1,000-2,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |