GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE 1812 DATED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SPRINGFIELD 1795 NSN 69 Cal. 69. 44-1/2" rnd bbl, nicely proofed with crisp "P" over eagle head over "V" and "SNY" surcharge just above large "US". Lock is marked forward of cock "US" in script above and American eagle and "SPRINGFIELD" in arc. "1812" is stamped at tail and also on top of butt. Discernible inspection marks are found in stock opposite lock, top comb forward of buttplate and behind trigger guard. This is a very nice example which appears orig flint in relatively fine condition. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun appears orig and matching throughout. Metal is well fit to stock which is sound and solid, with hand worn patina. Bbl and bands have been cleaned, now a mottled grey patina. Lock parts are darker, but appear orig. Markings in metal and wood are all clear and discernible. Mechanically, gun functions well with clear smooth bore. 52332-124 JS (4,500-6,500)