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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN MILITIA MUSKET,
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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN MILITIA MUSKET, early 19th century. 38 1/4 in., .76 caliber round barrel, the breech with partial possibly company marking; slightly convex ordnance lock with pointed tail engraved 'TOWER' and with a crown over 'GR' and crowned broad arrow mark below the pan; maple stock; brass furniture including a butt plate with a narrow pointed tang, trigger guard with acorn finial, four sheet brass rammer pipes, brass nose cap and steel rammer with button head and threaded end. Overall lg. 53 3/8 in. Condition: The musket is coated in a thin layer of varnish, barrel has pitting at the breech; lock is an old replacement, stock has a repair above the lock mortice, brass toned to yellow, action functions properly. We are proud to present these objects to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. We wholeheartedly support the Fort's mission to ensure that future generations learn from the struggles that shaped our nation. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A FLINTLOCK AMERICAN MILITIA MUSKET, early 19th century. 38 1/4 in., .76 caliber round barrel, the breech with partial possibly company marking; slightly convex ordnance lock with pointed tail engraved 'TOWER' and with a crown over 'GR' and crowned broad arrow mark below the pan; maple stock; brass furniture including a butt plate with a narrow pointed tang, trigger guard with acorn finial, four sheet brass rammer pipes, brass nose cap and steel rammer with button head and threaded end. Overall lg. 53 3/8 in. Condition: The musket is coated in a thin layer of varnish, barrel has pitting at the breech; lock is an old replacement, stock has a repair above the lock mortice, brass toned to yellow, action functions properly. We are proud to present these objects to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. We wholeheartedly support the Fort's mission to ensure that future generations learn from the struggles that shaped our nation. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Marlborough
Massachusetts
01752
United States
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