D. NIPPS MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

D. NIPPS MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal 69. Last US fllintlock contract, very rare and unusual, most of these were converted to percussion. Usual configuration with 42” bbl, iron furniture with three bands, brass blade front sight and trumpet end ramrod. It has usual markings on the chamber with the date 1846 on the top tang and lockplate. The left flat has two visible cartouches and there is a brass tag attached to the trigger guard identifying it as item 209 of the F.W. Robling III collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains an even dark brown patina with the proof marks and bbl date lightly cleaned. The entire bbl and buttplate have moderate pitting and the hammer top jaw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. 4-50343 JR142 (2,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	798	$0.00	D. NIPPS MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal 69. Last US fllintlock contract, very rare and unusual, most of these were converted to percussion. Usual configuration with 42” bbl, iron furniture with three bands, brass blade front sight and trumpet end ramrod. It has usual markings on the chamber with the date 1846 on the top tang and lockplate. The left flat has two visible cartouches and there is a brass tag attached to the trigger guard identifying it as item 209 of the F.W. Robling III collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains an even dark brown patina with the proof marks and bbl date lightly cleaned. The entire bbl and buttplate have moderate pitting and the hammer top jaw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. 4-50343 JR142 (2,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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