3343 US COLONIAL ERA MILITIA MUSKET WITH LOCK MARKED

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
"EDGE" "1761". Cal. 75. NSN. The 44 3/8" octagon to rnd. unmarked barrel appears to be salvaged from a Dutch style musket. Flint lock has"GR" & crown in front of cock has "EDGE" "1761" on tail. Cherry wood stock of early handrail comb style extends to w/in 4" of muzzle having brass cap and is pinned to barrel. Stock has wooden butt w/ no plate, raised beavertail around barrel tang & palm swell at thimble. Brass mounts are of simple design. CONDITION: good. Metal w/ cleaning to pitted silver gray. Wood is quite attractive w/original old original hand worn finish. Lock fits mortice well, but does not snug up to barrel. Bore is pitted. Lock is operable. (01-24522/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.