August 11, 12, & 13, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2020
Oliver Bidwell of Hartford, Connecticut 1808 Contract musket with flint lock marked "O. Bidwell Middletown" in front of cock and dated 1811 with "US" above at rear. Smoothbore musket barrel with bayonet lug. Walnut musket style stock with iron hardware and steel ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has pitted silvery patina. Wood is oil soaked with a crack in front of lock and heavy usage marks. Lock appears to be original flint. Missing front sling swivel. Weak mechanics but functional. Dark pitted bore. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore