May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
1 of 1,200 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flintlock muskets contracted to Jacob Lether of York, Pennsylvania. 44" smoothbore .69 caliber musket with 2 iron barrel bands and double strap nosecap. Barrel marked at breech with "CP" and "P" with liberty cap proof. Original flintlock marked "Lether & Co" and "CP" at rear of lock. Walnut full military stock with iron furniture that appears to have been shaved in the period to lighten and conform to user's usage specifications. Comes with original looking steel ramrod. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal having some slight surface rust and metal parts having a generally brown appearance with some pitting. Lock appears to be original with some replaced wood around tang and lock area. Wood has dark appearance with aged look and all modification done in the period. 6" crack on right side of forearm near muzzle and missing sling swivels and middle band spring. Dark bore with good mechanics. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore