FINE EARLY INDIAN TRADE MUSKET.

FINE EARLY INDIAN TRADE MUSKET. Cal. about 64. Fine early musket with 42” oct to round bbl with full-length uncapped stock secured with three pins, tiny blade front sight with a fixed rear sight, raised British style teardrop side panels and a raised teardrop panel around the upper tang. Sideplate is a 6-1/4” long heavy brass serpent and it has a large iron trigger guard with smooth finials. Lockplate is an American replacement. Buttplate is flat brass with a short round tang secured with four screws in the butt and one in the tang. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains an even dark brown patina with light fine pitting, heavier and deeper near the breech end. Stock has a break with several small cracks through the action area. Otherwise, shows normal use and handling. Ramrod is a replacement and the wood retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. 4-48933 JR709 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	787	$2,012.00	FINE EARLY INDIAN TRADE MUSKET. Cal. about 64. Fine early musket with 42” oct to round bbl with full-length uncapped stock secured with three pins, tiny blade front sight with a fixed rear sight, raised British style teardrop side panels and a raised teardrop panel around the upper tang. Sideplate is a 6-1/4” long heavy brass serpent and it has a large iron trigger guard with smooth finials. Lockplate is an American replacement. Buttplate is flat brass with a short round tang secured with four screws in the butt and one in the tang. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains an even dark brown patina with light fine pitting, heavier and deeper near the breech end. Stock has a break with several small cracks through the action area. Otherwise, shows normal use and handling. Ramrod is a replacement and the wood retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. 4-48933 JR709 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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