GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
ASSEMBLED MILITIA MUSKET. ASSEMBLED MILITIA MUSKET NSN .85 CAL. .85 Cal. x 34-3/4" bbl with remnants of British markings at breech. Bayonet lug removed and bbl has been reconverted. There are no provisions for either sling swivel. The ramrod is old and may be orig. 5-1/4" imported English lock with an undecipherable makers name over what remains of "Warranted" under the pan. Balance of lock plate nicely engraved. 46-1/2" long stock is unmarked. Brass furniture consists of nose band, 3-ramrod pipes, trigger guard, buttplate with short tang and two 3/4" dia. circular side plate washers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show nice age patina with heavy pitting around touch hole area. Brass furniture shows its age but is in overall very good condition. Walnut stock has no splits or cracks, only a few nicks and scratches from handling over the years. 43018-210 PAS27 (800-1,600)