NIPPES CONVERSION MUSKET.

NIPPES CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. NSN. This rare Maynard tape conversion was installed on one of the M1840 flintlock muskets made by Daniel Nippes. Nippes had a contract to make 5,600 M1840 muskets and two contracts of 1,000 each for these conversions. Marked, “MILL / CREEK / PA / 1845” on tail of lockplate and “EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / 1845” on primer cover. Tang of bbl is also dated 1845 and top of bbl is marked, “U.S. / NWP / P” the last in a sunken cartouche. Left side of stock has “JH” and “W.A.T” cartouches. There are other smaller inspector marks both on stock and various pieces of metal. CONDITION: Excellent with smooth gray patina overall. Wood has minor handling marks. Mechanically crisp. 4-31019 FS155 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	323	$5,750.00	NIPPES CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. NSN. This rare Maynard tape conversion was installed on one of the M1840 flintlock muskets made by Daniel Nippes. Nippes had a contract to make 5,600 M1840 muskets and two contracts of 1,000 each for these conversions. Marked, “MILL / CREEK / PA / 1845” on tail of lockplate and “EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / 1845” on primer cover. Tang of bbl is also dated 1845 and top of bbl is marked, “U.S. / NWP / P” the last in a sunken cartouche. Left side of stock has “JH” and “W.A.T” cartouches. There are other smaller inspector marks both on stock and various pieces of metal. CONDITION: Excellent with smooth gray patina overall. Wood has minor handling marks. Mechanically crisp. 4-31019 FS155 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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