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Dual-Purpose Percussion-Converted Militia Musket-Fowler with Welch Keene & Co. Lock
Guns International #: 101724292 Seller's Inventory #: Welch Keene & Co. Militia Musket
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 224
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
About 14 bore, .70 cal. 36 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with turned medial at the point of transition and a good moderately oxidized bore. The barrel of this attractive musket-fowler has mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered areas of old minor oxidation staining, some light pitting and erosion mostly nearer the breech. Conversion is by drum and nipple method utilizing a converted flint lockplate with pronounced teat and step at the rear which has mostly toned to silvery gunmetal showing some old oxidation staining. The hammer is embellished with a simple foliate sprig, the lockplate is clearly marked "WELCH KEENE / & Co" and the barrel shows period British commercial proofs. The arm is equipped with brass and silver hardware including brass nosecap, three nicely shaped ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, long tang triggerguard with nice acorn finial, buttplate and sideplate, these being embellished with a couple small panoplies of arms. The barrel is secured by three wedges with silver escutcheons that have taken on a nice tarnished patina along with an inlaid silver front sight and there is a silver monogram plate atop the wrist that shows a softened monogram. The stock appears to be walnut and rates good showing a 7 1/2" moderate portion missing along the left edge of the forearm, a few scattered thin cracks, dings and remnants of an antique finish; the area around the nipple shows evident scorching. The arm has provisions for fitting sling swivels (no longer present), bayonet lug on the underside of muzzle and includes a military-style antique ramrod. The lock seems to function well mechanically. A nice example for over the mantel. When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
Price: $595.00
Antique: Yes