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Lot 3321: Prussian Potsdam Arsenal Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Prussian Potsdam Arsenal Pattern 1740 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Lot 3321: Prussian Potsdam Arsenal Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Prussian Potsdam Arsenal Pattern 1740 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Prussian Potsdam Arsenal Pattern 1740 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 41 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3380
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
Class: Antique
Description:

The wrist escutcheon has a crown over intertwined "F" and "R" for King Frederick the Great (Frederick II) of Prussia whose troops used these muskets in multiple conflicts and greatly expanded the Prussian state under his rule. Some of these muskets were used even into the Napoleonic Wars. The lock is secured by three screws through a serpentine side plate and is marked "POTZDAMMAGAZ." A small "IK" stamp is on the upper left at the breech. The barrel also has a brass blade front sight on top and a bayonet lug on the bottom. The trigger guard has a rather ornate finial and tang. Sling swivels are mounted to the forend and lower tang. The stock has raised molding along the ramrod channel, tear drop flats, a distinct comb with extended fluting nearly to the butt, and a brass buttplate with long spire shaped finial.

Rating Definition:

Good with dark brown patina moderate oxidation and pitting, and fairly heavy overall wear. The brass has aged patina. The stock is almost good and has some chips and slivers absent from the edges, cracking in the wrist/breech section, distinct carving, and scatted dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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