GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
EXTRAORDINARILY FINE NATHAN STARR MODEL 1816 TYPE II FLINTLOCK MUSKET. N STARR 1816 MUSKET NSN 69 Cal. 69. Standard contract musket with 42" rnd bbl that has bayonet lug at the top on the muzzle, split front band with brass sight and two flat bands with sling wire on the middle one; orig buttonhead ramrod in the ramrod channel; standard bevel edge lockplate marked in front of hammer "US / N. STARR" with a half sunburst in the middle. Marked vertically behind the hammer "MIDDtn / CONN / 1832" over an 8-pointed flower blossom. Lock has a brass pan with bridled frizzen and a bulbous tip on the frizzen spring. Hammer is reinforced late-1816 pattern with heart shaped cutout. Top of bbl at breech "US / LS / P" (Luther Sage) and matching date "1832" on the tang. Trigger guard and buttplate are of steel with trigger guard of 2-pcs with sling loop on front post. Buttplate tang is marked "US". Stock retains crisp inspector's cartouche opposite lock "JM" (Justin Murphy), top of comb has another cartouche "DT" (Lt. Daniel Taylor). This gun is in remarkable condition retaining most of its orig finish with a beautiful stock with great color and raised grain, you will not find a nicer example. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all orig and matching. Bbl, bands, trigger guard, lock escutcheon and buttplate retain 95%+ orig brown lacquer finish with cosmetic scratches and blemishes. The stock is sound, well fit with crisp inspector marks with the normal storage dings and dents that do not affect the overall aesthetics. Ramrod is bright with scattered areas of staining. Lock retains much of its orig case colors though muted with balance mottled brown/grey. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny "like new" bore. 50731-10 JS (7,000-10,000)