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Lot 143:Documented Revolutionary War "Libertas" Flintlock Musket

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 143:Documented Revolutionary War "Libertas" Flintlock Musket

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Revolutionary War Era "Libertas" New England Flintlock Musket

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

ConditionVery 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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ManufacturerAmerican
ModelFlintlock
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge75
Barrel41 3/4 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2746
Catalog page113
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