RARE BUTTERFIELD CONVERSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

RARE BUTTERFIELD CONVERSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. Harpers Ferry lock is dated “1816” but the date on the bbl was removed during the conversion. Lockplate is marked “BUTTERFIELD’S / PATENT DEC 11. 1855 / PHILADELA”. System is similar to Sharps’ earlier system using a small wafer of fulminate enclosed in copper cups. These are propelled forward by an arm attached to the hammer and crushed by a rod hitting against an anvil in the bolster. Feeder, spring, and brass catch are missing. Bayonet is numbered “2753” on the side and has various initials on different parts. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting. 4-56908 (1,500-2,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3020	$3,450.00	RARE BUTTERFIELD CONVERSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. Harpers Ferry lock is dated “1816” but the date on the bbl was removed during the conversion. Lockplate is marked “BUTTERFIELD’S / PATENT DEC 11. 1855 / PHILADELA”. System is similar to Sharps’ earlier system using a small wafer of fulminate enclosed in copper cups. These are propelled forward by an arm attached to the hammer and crushed by a rod hitting against an anvil in the bolster. Feeder, spring, and brass catch are missing. Bayonet is numbered “2753” on the side and has various initials on different parts. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting. 4-56908 (1,500-2,500) 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.

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