#4656 Belgian proofed flintlock Trade Musket, 37” round barrel, 58cal smoothbore
Guns International #: 100439017 Seller's Inventory #: #4656
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#4656 Belgian proofed flintlock Trade Musket, 37” round barrel, 58cal smoothbore with fine bore and looking to have had very little use, if any at all. Lock works well and sparks as good as the worn-out flint will spark, so this looks to be a good shooter (after a thorough safety check, ofcourse). These seemingly obsolete Trade Muskets were heavily distributed throughout Africa in the late 1860s and well up into the 1930s to remote locales where even percussion caps would be a luxury. They were inexpensive to make, easy to keep in working condition, and of short enough range of accuracy to not be a serious threat to the local governments. They do tend to be of a crude construction, but functionable, and no effort made to fit parts any more than need be to be a workable firearm. Fine as described insofar as condition, but crude in construction. $465
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes