May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
This musket is a period American restock using early Dutch musket components. The two-stage round Dutch barrel is marked on top, near breech with an engraved "C/14" and is deeply stamped with what appears to be a key. There is a brass half-moon front sight. Near the muzzle the top of barrel is inscribed "No. 262". Bayonet lug is mounted on bottom. The Dutch banana lockplate has beveled edges and is marked with an early style "US" at the tang. Standard Dutch c. 1740 brass furniture including sideplate stamped with an "F", trigger guard stamped with an "F", and buttplate with large "P" on back of buttplate and two "EC" cartouches. The musket is restocked in walnut and has an attractive early buttstock profile with a long wrist extending into comb. Complete with a period ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina. Markings at breech show some wear. Lock markings are very crisp. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a brown surface. The rear lock bolt is a replacement. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. Stock shows some splintering to forend on right side towards muzzle. Some age cracks at toe. DMG
Item Dimensions: L: 62 - 1/2".
Manufacturer
Dutch/American