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American Militia Musket,
American Militia Musket,
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American Militia Musket, early 19th century. 42 1/8 in., .75 caliber barrel with top mounted bayonet lug, the breech marked 'US' in a sunken oval cartouche; French St. Etienne lock with reinforced cock and 'US' surcharge on the tail; walnut stock fitted with French Model 1766-type furniture. Overall lg. 57 3/4 in. CONDITION: Metal toned to dark brown, lock functions properly, stock has wood repair at rear of lock mortice, and around breech plug tang. Footnotes: Note The US surcharge on the lock of this gun is illustrated in Bill Ahearn, 'Identifying American Revolutionary War Firearms' in The Gun Report, Vol. 38, No. 3 (August 1992), p. 16, fig. 1.; and Bill Ahearn, 'Identifying Muskets from France America's First Ally' in The Gun Report, Vol. 40, No. 9 (February 1995), p. 19, fig. 11. 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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American Militia Musket,

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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Starting Price $750
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