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A pre-Civil War percussion musket
Estimate:
$200 - $300
Sold
$100
Live Auction
October Furniture and Decorative Arts
Size
L: 48 1/8 in. (overall)(L: 122.24 cm.)
Description
A pre-Civil War percussion musket
19th century
Side plate, trigger plate, butt plate and barrel bands with JW inspector marks, incorrect barrel with PV inspector mark.
19th century
Side plate, trigger plate, butt plate and barrel bands with JW inspector marks, incorrect barrel with PV inspector mark.
Condition
Pitting to lock plate; all metal work has been cleaned; missing nipple; stock with wear and aging to finish. No repairs; chip to stock at the end of the block plate. Barrel length: 33 1/8 in. (84.14 cm.)
Provenance
Estate of Jud Samon, retired coordinator of International Faculty and Student Services at the University of Maryland at College Park.