NIPPES MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NIPPES MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. .69. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “B.NIPPES / U.S.” on the lockplate in front of the cock, “MILL / CREEK / PA / 1846” on the tail of the lock. The bbl tang is dated 1845. “U.S. / JH / P” is stamped on the upper left quarter of the bbl. “JH” & “WAT” cartouches on the left side of the stock. This gun came from the famous Roebling Collection, and has that tag on the trigger guard. CONDITION: Moderate to heavy pitting on the bbl & buttplate, light on the lockplate & trigger guard. Stock has normal handling marks. Ramrod, top jaw, and screw are replacements. Mechanically fine. 4-54859 FS7 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	383	$2,530.00	NIPPES MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. .69. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “B.NIPPES / U.S.” on the lockplate in front of the cock, “MILL / CREEK / PA / 1846” on the tail of the lock. The bbl tang is dated 1845. “U.S. / JH / P” is stamped on the upper left quarter of the bbl. “JH” & “WAT” cartouches on the left side of the stock. This gun came from the famous Roebling Collection, and has that tag on the trigger guard. CONDITION: Moderate to heavy pitting on the bbl & buttplate, light on the lockplate & trigger guard. Stock has normal handling marks. Ramrod, top jaw, and screw are replacements. Mechanically fine. 4-54859 FS7 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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