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Lot 102
H&P Converted Harper’s Ferry Model 1816 Type III Musket {ANT}
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.69 caliber. 42" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion altered flintlock smoothbore musket, altered by Hewes & Phillips with M1861 pattern rear sight and added blade front sight, with sling swivels and an incorrect trumpet head ramrod. Lock dated 1840 , patent breech dated 1862 with bolster marked H&P . Includes a reproduction linen and leather sling and a reproduction tompion.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $145 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good. Bore moderately oxidized with some brightness. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered surface oxidation and freckled discoloration. Markings clear in metal, none in wood. Mechanically functional lock. Hammer screw broken. Wood worn with numerous bumps, dings and mars, some chips and slivers missing, sanded and with some old applied varnish.
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