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Lot 143: Documented Revolutionary War "Libertas" Flintlock Musket

Documented Revolutionary War Era "Libertas" New England Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 143: Documented Revolutionary War "Libertas" Flintlock Musket

Documented Revolutionary War Era "Libertas" New England Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
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Documented Revolutionary War Era "Libertas" New England Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 41 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2639
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 113
Class: Antique
Description:

This "Libertas" New England/New Hampshire attributed musket is described and photographed on p. 167-168 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I." It states, "The only external marking on this musket is 'LIBERTAS' engraved into the lockplate in shaded, block letters. This latinization of the word 'liberty' was a popular theme during the American Revolution... Similar examples have reportedly been found in New England. Because the inside of the lockplate is stamped with a sunken rectangular cartouche containing a raised 'G.B,' it is possible that this component is of European manufacture." One of the captions states, "This British-style musket was assembled using American-made components and a lock that may have been imported from one of Europe's Low Countries, such as the Netherlands." A "GDM" collection mark is at the toe. Includes a leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good, smooth light brown patina overall with some light flash pitting, and defined lock markings. Attractively aged patina on the brass fittings. Stock is good with scattered scratches and dings, minor and mild cracks, chips, and absent sections on both sides of the forestock. Mechanically fair, trigger works intermittently.



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