November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Manufactured circa 1815 with 43 - 3/4" barrel originally in .69 caliber with blade front sight integral to double strapped front barrel band and bayonet lug mounted to bottom of barrel. Barrel is marked with "M" near "P" proofmark above woodline on left side, indicating Maryland ownership. In addition to "M" proof, left side of stock opposite lock is marked "MARYLAND", also indicative of Maryland purchase. 1 piece walnut stock with 3 total barrel bands, bell sling swivels mounted at middle barrel band and front of trigger guard, and military buttplate. Fit with professionally reconverted lock marked "(Eagle head) / L. Ghriskey / PHILADA.". CONDITION: Very good, as professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration with barrel and bands turned a heavy brown patina consistent with their age. Lock has been refinished with a mixture of modern and replacement parts. Stock is very good as lightly cleaned with markings visible and small crack near front of lock mortise. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark as opened up to about 10 gauge (.775).