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Lot #368

Lot 367: Two Virginia Type Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 367: Two Virginia Type Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) "Dinwiddie" County Marked French Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 44 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 951
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with corrosion/pitting.
Description:

Illegible markings ahead of "DINWIDDIE" marked on top of the barrel, no visible lock markings. Consignor notes indicate this is a "pre-Virginia manufacture" musket and is of the type contracted for by the Commonwealth of Virginia, as a French type musket made for Dinwiddie County, and is reportedly one of two or three known.

Rating Definition:

Fair with darkened brown patina, scattered pitting/corrosion and wear. Stock is also fair as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered dents, scratches, a hole below the tail of the lock, two absent band retainers, and a few chips and cracks. Mechanically fine.



B) Virginia Manufactory First Model Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 44 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 951
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with corrosion/pitting.
Description:

"RICHMOND/1804" marked tail of the lock with "VIRGINIA/Manufactory" marked at the center, and illegible markings on top of the barrel.

Rating Definition:

Fair with darkened brown patina, scattered pitting/corrosion and wear. Stock is also fair as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered dents, scratches, and a few chips and cracks. Absent front sling swivel, absent ram rod. Mechanically fine.



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