Lot 2251: Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets
Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
Lot 2251: Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets
Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
A) New England Militia Style Musket
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
Faint markings on lock ending with "BOSTON".
B) N. French New England Militia Musket with Bayonet
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
A similar musket is pictured and discussed on page 226 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. II" by George Moller. "LANE & READ/BOSTON" marked lock, "CANTON/N.FRENCH" marked sideplate.
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