1392 C SMITH CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Mar 28 @ 14:04UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

Cal. 45. NSN. Oct. 43" bbl. Plated blade front sight & V notch rear sight having ornate tang. Lock, breech tang & breech plug have light scroll engraving. Full length Wedge fastened walnut stock w/ large diamond checkering & brass furniture. Ornate brass sideplate, acorn finial finger curl triggerguard & acorn finial brass musket buttplate. Hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: very good blued bbl. finish w/ a few spots of pinprick oxidation. Lock, breech plug & tang are starting to acquire a light plum hue; appears very good finish. Very good wood finish w/ scarce light handling marks.
Brass starting to acquire a mellow patina showing a few light scuffs to buttplate. Near excellent bore w/ light frosting near muzzle. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: Estate collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (01-22188/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-500.