3433 SPANISH PERCUSSION ESCOPETA MIQUELET MUSKET.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Cal. 75. NSN. Bbl. 36" part-oct part-rnd. Silver blade front sight. Rear of bbl. has three Fleur De Lis markings, a cross marking, a lion shield & a faint crown marking. Bbl. also marked "EIBAR 1818" & has floral decorations. Lock marked "ARAGON" for the Spanish gunmaker. Hammer & lock have floral engraving. Hammer appears functional. Hardwood half-length stock w/ 8" side clip. Brass tipped ramrod secured by one band & a silver pipe. CONDITION: stock shows scattered dings & handling wear from the years. Bbl. is a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & some light pitting. Balance of metal appears cleaned long ago w/ some scattered oxidation & pitting. Smoothbore shows some scattered oxidation but is generally good. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23881/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.