April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2019
This musket has a round tapered barrel with brass front side as well as bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The top of the breech is stamped with two British ordinance proofs and is also inscribed "C. C. M". The associated lock is marked in the center "POTZDAM MAGAZ" and on the bevel is marked "S. A. D.". The brass furniture is mostly European in style, showing a heavy English influence. The full length stock is carved with a relief beaver tail around the barrel tang. Musket is complete with an associated iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a freckled grey patina and was cleaned at one time. There is some corrosion around the breech. The replaced lock has been cleaned and retains a grey patina but appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina with some scattered marks from use. Stock has been refinished and shows scattered marks from use and one area of restoration on the right side of the fore-end. Wood around lock cavity has been replaced.
Caliber/Bore
.80 Smoothbore