December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2024
The three-stage barrel has an iron half moon front sight. The top flat is marked with the circle with Northwest Trade symbol. There are two Birmingham proofs on the left side of the breech. The slightly convex lockplate is engraved with double line borders and is stamped in the center with the Northwest Trade symbol and partially visible maker that appears to be "ALLPORT". The furniture includes a brass buttplate and a brass serpent sideplate. The large trigger guard is iron and the ramrod ferrules are the baluster type. Plain walnut stock of 18th-century form, relief carving around barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina, with some corrosion at the breech and scattered pitting. Lock converted to percussion, functions properly, and mechanism is strong. Nipple a replacement. Lock retains a brown patina with light pitting throughout. Iron trigger guard has a brown patina. Brass retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Walnut stock shows scattered marks from use.