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TYPE III SPRINGFIELD 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
TYPE III SPRINGFIELD 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 44 1/2". Rounded blade brass front sight. Type III Springfield 1795 flintlock musket. Center of lock has eagle that is obscured by pitting & "SPRINGFIELD" marking. Rear of lock dated 1812. Tang appears unmarked. Buttplate dated 1812. Rear of bbl. marked w/ a "P", eagle & "V". Walnut stock w/ three bands. Tulip shaped ramrod w/ hole in center. No sling swivels present. CONDITION: sanded stock shows older thickly added varnish, a few large cracks near action w/ scattered modern filler repairs, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal is a dark patina w/ pitting on lockplate, scattered varnish overruns & some scattered oxidation. Middle band has a lengthwise crack on right side. Oxidized bore. (01-23725/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1200-1800.