AMER AUGUST 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2017
COLLECTION OF FOUR EUROPEAN MILITARY FLINTLOCK MUSKETS.1) Germanic brass mounted 18th century 50" overall fusil. Markings worn and indiscernible. Honest Revolutionary War era 69 cal. smooth bore. Appears complete and functional with good patina. 2) Revolutionary War era French flintlock musket with "ST ETIENNE" marked lock. 44-1/2" 70 cal. smooth bore barrel. 3) European percussion conversion military musket with 43-1/2" round barrel with pinned stock. Decorated brass trigger guard. Large club buttstock made without buttplate. 4) Composite flintlock musket with 40-1/2" unmarked octagonal to round barrel with two Austrian-style bands. Lock is marked "TOWER" with a crown. SIZE: CONDITION: 1) Iron overall grey with staining and pitting. Brass has dark mustard color. Stock has hand worn patina and contemporary repairs when gun was altered to this 36" configuration with bayonet lug. 2) Appears complete and functional with well worn solid stock, with numerous cosmetic defects. Metal overall is dark grey/brown with rust and pitting. Barrel proof and lock marks are partially discernible. 3) Sound and solid functional lock. No discernible lock markings. Barrel proofs not discernible. Appears to be a composite of parts, possibly American stocked in early 19th century. Metal dark with pitting. Wood ramrod with iron worm appears original to time of use. 4) External lock components are replacements. Lock is functional. 52222-10 JS (1,500-2,000)