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Beautiful American Revolutionary War Colonial New England Club Butt Flintlock Musket - Rare 1770's Massachusetts Militia 100% Original!
Guns International #: 102473048 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 5
Total Number of Listings: 253
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 50 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Excellent Original American Revolutionary War Colonial New England Club Butt Flintlock Infantry Musket, .75 cal smoothbore, mfg. circa 1775-1780. This is a stunning Revolutionary War American musket in fantastic original condition. The club butt style is unique to New England particularly Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Eastern New York with this example likely having been assembled in Massachusetts during the early years of the conflict. It is primarily built around Spanish Model 1757 musket components utilizing it's lock, barrel, sideplate, triggerguard, and buttplate. Spanish Model 1757 muskets were shipped to the colonies by the thousands for the patriot cause with many arriving in Massachusetts as early as 1775 and more brought in through Spanish occupied Louisiana territory later in the war. The barrel measures 42 1/2" long and retains it's original bayonet lug which doubles as a front sight. The lock remains in it's original unaltered form with all original components. Likewise the touch hole is original and unaltered. The metal has an even dark plum/gray patina overall with some light texturing toward the muzzle and some very fine pinprick pitting near the breech. The stock features the iconic traditional New England club butt with a large beavertail motif around the barrel tang and a fine detail line carved the entire length of the forearm just below it's edge. The wood is great condition for a musket of this age and has an absolutely wonderful untouched appearance having a deep reddish color with a thick blackened patina formed around the butt and within protected areas. The forearm is completely original with no splices. There is a curious rectangular slot cut out underneath exposing the ramrod which appears to have been done long ago for some unknown reason. Some typical edge loss around the lock with a tight old crack under the forearm flanking the cutout, a tight 4" crack on the right side of the forearm toward the muzzle, and very minor edge loss on the left side toward the muzzle. Model 1757 brass buttplate (one screw absent), sideplate, and triggerguard which is inscribed with military rack numbers "3 III" on the tang and "N125" on the bow. No provisions for sling swivels in typical American fashion. The ramrod pipes are nicely turned and were probably sourced from an early English gun. Original brass tipped striped wood ramrod. The action is perfectly crisp and functions flawlessly. The frizzen securely shuts and opens with a somewhat weak spring. The gun is light and wonderfully balanced in hand. This is one of the better Revolutionary War American muskets we have offered in some time. The originality and beautifully preserved appearance would be difficult to improve upon. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arms shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .75
Manufacturer: Colonial New England
Model: Club Butt Musket
Barrel Length: 42
Manufacture Date: Circa 1775-1780