GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
1799 DATED 1ST MODEL 1795 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, "MIDDLESEX BRIGADE". SPRINGFIELD 1795 NSN 71 Cal. 71. Standard configuration of a scarce Type I Model 1795 Springfield musket dated "1799" on buttplate tang, 44" rnd bbl is proofed and surcharged "US" and also "SNJ" (State of New Jersey). Gun is also branded twice on bottom of stock "MIDDLESEX BRIGADE". PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl and bands are cleaned and are overall mottled grey with pitting. Lock is dark with good markings as can be seen in photographs. Stock from lock back appears orig, forward has been refinished and varnished with possible conservation. Otherwise, gun appears orig and complete though lacking front sling swivel. Mechanically sound with smooth clear bore. 52332-129 JS (3,000-5,000)