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Antique 1798 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET J. HENSHAW MIDDLEBURY, VT
Guns International #: 103338346 Seller's Inventory #: #369 AVAILABLE IF PICTURED
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State: Vermont
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
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Number of Active Listings: 43
Total Number of Listings: 1071
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDER - CHECK
Description:
RARE ORIGINAL FLINT (NOT RECONVERTED) MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET BY JOSHUA HENSHAW, MIDDLEBURY, VT (SEE FLAYDERMANS 9A-044) .69 CALIBER 44 1/2" BAREL WITH NYS MARKING AND 1799 DATE. OVERALL CONDITION IS VERY GOOD CONSIDERING IT'S AGE. METAL A DARK PATINA WITH MINIMAL PEPPERING. STOCK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF MINOR GRAIN CHECKS (PIC 14). LOCK IN VERY GOOD WORKING ORDER CRISP, 2 CLICK HAMMER. SIDE PLATE IS MISSING AND HAMMER NEEDS TIGHTNING. THERE IS SOME INTERESTING DETAILS ABOUT JOSHUA ON THE INET HE WAS A MERCHANT AND DIRECTOR OF THE VERMONT STATE BANK INVOLVING A ROBERY IN 1814.
THIS MUSKET COMES FROM OLD NEW ENGLAND COLLECTION #369, AS PICTURED & FOUND. QUESTIONS JUST ASK !
LOOK AT ESTATE ANTIQUES LISTINGS FOR MORE FROM THIS COLLECTION.
$60.00 S&H DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. THAT'S OK.
NO SALES TO NEW YORK STATE !
Price: $3,600.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: JOSHUA HENSHAW
Model: 1798
Barrel Length: 44 1/2
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: WORKING
Stock: WALNUT
Butt Pad: IRON
Manufacture Date: DATED 1798
Item Location: MIDDLEBURY, VT MAKER