2203
United States Musket, Circa 1780
Estimate:
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold
$8,500
Live Auction
November 5th, 2021 Gallery Auction l Americana Historical Documents, Memorabilia, & Weapons
Category
Description
Part octagon barrel with chamfered transition to round, with possible faint markings on the top, 45 3/4 in. L.; German style flint ignition, the plate boldly marked "US;" black walnut full stock with iron butt plate, trigger guard and ramrod guides, "I + P" painted on the cheek; iron ramrod; 62 in. L. overall.
Provenance
From the Estate of a collector, Silver Spring, MD. Purchased from Guthman Americana, c.1990, and pictured in his book, p.47.
