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Springfield, ANTIQUE, Model 1808, contract musket, Mfg. by S. Cogswell
Guns International #: 100774798 Seller's Inventory #: 999-A320 (LGFS/CBI#2)
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: Maryland Arms Company
Company: Maryland Arms Company
Member Since: 6/2/08
State: Maryland
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 4255
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days/IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM AN INQUIRY CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL BOXES
Payment Types Accepted: personal or cashier's check, money orders
Description:
Springfield, ANTIQUE, ORIGINAL FLINTLOCK, Model 1808, federal contract musket, Springfiled Model 1808/1809 pattern, this one mfg. by S. Cogswel ln Albany, New York, under federal contract during 1813 for use in the war of 1812,
LOCK: rear of hammer marked "S. Cogswell", front of hammer marked "SNY (State of New York)" over "Albany", lock is stained in some areas with age and use, markings are clear and sharp, appears original and to have never been polished, some scattered light pin prick pitting located in center area, very strong positive cock, flash pan, hammer, spring, and frizzen also are original and appear to have never been polished, A REALLY NICE ORIGINAL LOCK,
BARREL: caliber .69, 42 1/4" in length, breach end exhibits unreadable inspector's marking along with horizontal and vertical "SNY (State of New York)" stampings intersecting each other, bore is dark but is not heavily pitted and should clean up to Fair to Good condition, only moderate pitting in some areas up near muzzle, outside of barrel is covered with a very smooth even brown patina,
Our first thought was that the brown coloring was caused by being hung over a fireplace or tobacco stains, which we have run into before, with guns having been hung on walls in dens for years where owners smoked. We now believe that the metal on the gun was treated with a Rig-like (gun grease)material quite some time ago and sat in an attic for many years accumulating dirt and dust. We've cleaned two areas to show markings in front of lock and part way down the barrel. This is to demonstrate how well the barrel will easily clean up simply by using five ought (00000) steel wool and a WD-40 type petroleum solvent. The barrel when cleaned will then exhibit a very smooth patina and little staining with virtually no pitting except around flash pan which is more heavily pitted from normal use,
STOCK: full Walnut stock with three barrel bands, band retaining springs, correct rammer, missing sling swivels, stock retains original finish exhibiting normal handling marks, there is a chip out of the top front of the comb which can be easily corrected, EXAMINATION OF THE STOCK IN THE AREA JUST BEHIND THE LOCKPLATE WILL REVEAL THE INSPECTOR MARKINGS IN THREE CIRCLES JOINED IN A TRIANGLE, CIRCLES CONTAIN A "V" FOR VIEWED AND WHAT LOOKS LIKE AND "I" IN ANOTHER CIRCLE BUT WE CANNOT DISCERN WHO THE INSPECTOR WAS, THERE IS ALSO A CLEAR "SNY (STATE OF NEW YORK)" STAMPED INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTSTOCK
A WONDERFUL OLD ORIGINAL FLINTLOCK, LEAVE IT ALONE TO TELL ITS STORY OR SPEND SOME TIME PROPERLY CLEANING UP THIS FANTASTIC "ATTIC FIND" MUSKET AS EXPLAINED ABOVE TO EXPOSE IT'S BEAUTIFULLY AGED ORIGINAL PATINA AND ENJOY A FINE PIECE OF WAR OF 1812 AMERICAN HISTORY, Retail value $3000.00, Sale priced at $2249.00
We cater to first time GI buyers. Don't worry, we are real. We provide our phone number as part of our response to your first inquiry. You can purchase from us with total ease and confidence. We will guide you through the purchasing process if need be. We are a Platinum dealer and Verified Seller on GI having placed over 3500 listings so far. GI is the only site on which we advertise.
We strive to describe all our sale items accurately and fully and include professional quality photos of each one. Although we offer a 3-day, no questions asked, return policy it has rarely been used the entire 56 years (since 1960) we have been in business under the same ownership.
The first potential buyer who states that he definitely wants an item gets it. Those having questions who do not definitely commit to purchase in their first inquiry will have their questions answered but may lose the sale if another buyer e-mails after they do and definitely commits to purchase before we can get back to the first inquirer to answer their questions. This happens almost daily and disappoints a lot of people. If you see something you want- state a definite committment to buy it. You will not be disappointed.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes