3275 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840 RECONVERSION FLINTLOCK

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" round. Bbl. band mounted brass blade front sight. Springfield marked lock is dated 1841. 3 band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped ramrod. CONDITION: white finished bbl. shows light pitting becoming heavy in breech area w/ areas of red surface corrosion. Lock shows light red corrosion. Sanded stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ numerous dents having small chips & cracks around tang & sideplate areas. Right side around lock shows heavy erosion. Functioning lock. Lightly pitted bore. (01-24647/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.