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  • Lot #2251
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Lot #2252

Lot 2251: Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2251: Two New England Militia Style Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) New England Militia Style Musket

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 39 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1067
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

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.

Description:

Faint markings on lock ending with "BOSTON".

B) N. French New England Militia Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 38 5/8 inch round
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1067
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

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

Description:

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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