RARE MERRILL’S PATENT CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

RARE MERRILL’S PATENT CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 69. 36” rnd bbl. Bbl has been shortened and rifled. New inspector marks “PR / P” are stamped on bbl forward of the orig proof marks. No cartouche is visible on the stock. Standard Merrill markings on the operating lever and Harper’s Ferry markings dated 1855 on the lockplate. There is a bayonet lug on the bottom of the bbl. Ramrod is a replacement. The 18-1/2” triangular bayonet is marked “U.S.” at the base of the blade. Scabbard has a single-stitched frog and a brass tip. CONDITION: All metal parts have been cleaned to bright. Stock has been cleaned and varnished over light dents and scratches, but has a nice appearance. Bayonet condition matches the gun. Mechanically fine. 4-58272. FS13 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	782	$2,875.00	RARE MERRILL’S PATENT CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 69. 36” rnd bbl. Bbl has been shortened and rifled. New inspector marks “PR / P” are stamped on bbl forward of the orig proof marks. No cartouche is visible on the stock. Standard Merrill markings on the operating lever and Harper’s Ferry markings dated 1855 on the lockplate. There is a bayonet lug on the bottom of the bbl. Ramrod is a replacement. The 18-1/2” triangular bayonet is marked “U.S.” at the base of the blade. Scabbard has a single-stitched frog and a brass tip. CONDITION: All metal parts have been cleaned to bright. Stock has been cleaned and varnished over light dents and scratches, but has a nice appearance. Bayonet condition matches the gun. Mechanically fine. 4-58272. FS13 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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