Massachusetts Militia Musket (Percussion Conversion)
Guns International #: 100522371 Seller's Inventory #: 22845
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1186
Total Number of Listings: 20159
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
NSN, .72 Caliber, 42 inch barrel, fair smooth bore. This 1816 pattern musket was assembled using an English commercial lock stamped "London" with no initials under crown, marked "W & S.R" inside, that bears the markings of a conversion from flint. The drum and nipple-converted barrel breech is marked with a Massachusetts maker's mark: "LH" (either Lane & Hunnewell or Luke Harrington of Lane & Read); and "PM" (Massachusetts Proof). The musket is equipped with Model 1816 style bands and furniture but the hammer looks gunsmith-made. The walnut stock shows carved initials "ER" with E reversed. Metal surfaces show a dark patina while the wood has many dings and gouges scattered about the dark oil finish. A U.S. Model 1816 bayonet with altered socket is included. This is a very nice Massachusetts Militia musket with an appealing antique look. {Ref: "United States Martial Flintlocks" by Reilly; 1986} Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Mass. Militia
Model: Musket
Serial Number: NSN