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SCARCE STATE OF MASSACHUSSETS MILITIA MUSKET
Guns International #: 101801788 Seller's Inventory #: SW211963
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Caledonia
Member Since: 3/20/07
First Name: Monty
Last Name: Whitley
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17268
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 765-4333
Fax: (717) 765-0131
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Cert Check
Description:
45" barrel " MS " on the top at the breech. Early 1795 Springfield type 1 lock. Later arsenal parts such as the trigger guard, bands, and buttplate with is dated "1812". Full length walnut stock that appears to be an in-state mfg. also marked "MS" on the left flat. The state of Massachusetts purchased many surplus parts at the end of the War of 1812 and assembled and constructed these muskets due to the extreme shortage of available or serviceable weapons. In very fine original condition. An in-depth history of these muskets can be found in "AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL II " by George Moeller.
SOLD
Antique: Yes