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Lot 329: Three Muzzleloading Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 329: Three Muzzleloading Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Flintlock Musket with Ketland Lock and Bayonet

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 41 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 814
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

"KETLAND/&/ADAMS" marked lock, "P M/LH 1823" marked on the breech of the barrel. Absent ram rod. Includes a socket bayonet.

B) British Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: 1853
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 814
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The lock is marked "TOWER/1862" at the center and St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below is marked at the rear. Birmingham commercial proofed breech with two "25" bore marks (indicates .577 caliber).

C) British Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Smoothbored Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: 1853
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 64
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: brown/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 814
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

The lock is marked "TOWER/1862" at the center and St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below is marked at the rear. Birmingham commercial proofed breech with two "25" bore marks. Converted to smoothbore. Absent rear sight screw. Includes a socket bayonet and scabbard.

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