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US M1816 RECONVERTED FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY EVANS OF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,300.00 USD
US M1816 RECONVERTED FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY EVANS OF
PENNSYLVANIA. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". This musket was produced by W.L. Evans of Evansburg, Pennsylvania in the early 1830s. Round barrel with rectangular lug/sight at the top near the muzzle. The barrel is marked "LS P US" near the bolster. The barrel tang is marked "1830". The lock is marked in front of the cock "W.L. EVANS (eagle) V. FORGE". To the rear of the cock are the markings "1830 US". Iron trigger guard, "US" marked butt plate, side plate, barrel bands, sling swivels, and ramrod. The front double barrel band has a brass bladed sight on the top. Walnut stock. CONDITION: although well done, there is no doubt this is a reconversion. The barrel and all other iron parts have a mottled, medium gray/brown patina. The lock holds both full & half cock. Wood is quite sound with no notable damage. There is a small spatter of black paint near the wrist. Fair, dirty bore. (01-24102/BF). ANTIQUE. $900-1,300.