RARE VIRGINIA MILITIA MUSKET.

RARE VIRGINIA MILITIA MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. Orig flintlock. 40-3/8” rnd bbl. Engraved lockplate is marked “A.W. SPIES / WARRANTED”. Top of bbl is marked “LONDON” although there are Birmingham proofmarks on left side of bbl. Brass Brown Bess-style furniture is plain, engraved buttplate, branded “VIRGA”, on right side of stock. Ramrod and bbl tang screw are replacements. Tip of forearm, two bbl pins, one ramrod pipe pin are missing. Remaining pins are replaced. CONDITION: Blue-brown patina on bbl and lock, mellow patina on brass. Stock has light cracks at buttplate and rear lockplate screw. Mechanically good. 4-30781 FS142 (3,000-4,000)

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
	41	$3,680.00	RARE VIRGINIA MILITIA MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. Orig flintlock. 40-3/8” rnd bbl. Engraved lockplate is marked “A.W. SPIES / WARRANTED”. Top of bbl is marked “LONDON” although there are Birmingham proofmarks on left side of bbl. Brass Brown Bess-style furniture is plain, engraved buttplate, branded “VIRGA”, on right side of stock. Ramrod and bbl tang screw are replacements. Tip of forearm, two bbl pins, one ramrod pipe pin are missing. Remaining pins are replaced. CONDITION: Blue-brown patina on bbl and lock, mellow patina on brass. Stock has light cracks at buttplate and rear lockplate screw. Mechanically good. 4-30781 FS142 (3,000-4,000) 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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