American 18th Century Flintlock Musket
American 18th century flintlock musket converted to percussion with pleasing “fiddleback” walnut striped stock dating 1770 - 1790s. Assembled from military and civilian parts. The barrel measures nearly 48 ½ inches overall “with flattened” rear 10 inches reminiscent of mid 18th century military musket barrels and is approximately 69 caliber smooth bore with no visible marks or proofs. The lock is European military also of 18th century and American-made hammer is stamped “r e a Beck 1865” but some letters are hard to read and may not be correct other than the date is 1865. The side plate is iron of late 18th century style. The trigger guard and ramrod ferrnells are late 18th century militia style as is the simple butt plate and the stock is set back 2 in from muzzle possibly for a bayonet. Military style ramrod. Deep uncleaned patina with exceptional striped stock and is very good overall other than nine inch by 1/16 to 1/8 inch sliver missing at top left forend. An attractive American gun that may have been repurposed at end of civil war when guns were scarce especially “down south”.
American 18th century flintlock musket converted to percussion with pleasing “fiddleback” walnut striped stock dating 1770 - 1790s. Assembled from military and civilian parts. The barrel measures nearly 48 ½ inches overall “with flattened” rear 10 inches reminiscent of mid 18th century military musket barrels and is approximately 69 caliber smooth bore with no visible marks or proofs. The lock is European military also of 18th century and American-made hammer is stamped “r e a Beck 1865” but some letters are hard to read and may not be correct other than the date is 1865. The side plate is iron of late 18th century style. The trigger guard and ramrod ferrnells are late 18th century militia style as is the simple butt plate and the stock is set back 2 in from muzzle possibly for a bayonet. Military style ramrod. Deep uncleaned patina with exceptional striped stock and is very good overall other than nine inch by 1/16 to 1/8 inch sliver missing at top left forend. An attractive American gun that may have been repurposed at end of civil war when guns were scarce especially “down south”.
American 18th century flintlock musket converted to percussion with pleasing “fiddleback” walnut striped stock dating 1770 - 1790s. Assembled from military and civilian parts. The barrel measures nearly 48 ½ inches overall “with flattened” rear 10 inches reminiscent of mid 18th century military musket barrels and is approximately 69 caliber smooth bore with no visible marks or proofs. The lock is European military also of 18th century and American-made hammer is stamped “r e a Beck 1865” but some letters are hard to read and may not be correct other than the date is 1865. The side plate is iron of late 18th century style. The trigger guard and ramrod ferrnells are late 18th century militia style as is the simple butt plate and the stock is set back 2 in from muzzle possibly for a bayonet. Military style ramrod. Deep uncleaned patina with exceptional striped stock and is very good overall other than nine inch by 1/16 to 1/8 inch sliver missing at top left forend. An attractive American gun that may have been repurposed at end of civil war when guns were scarce especially “down south”.