Lot 182
Musket. Made in Canton, Mass. Stamped on the lock is "T. French" above eagle over U.S. cartouche. At rear of lock stamped "Canton, 1810." Barrel with proofing marks, including large "U.S., V," plus an additional "V" at the breech strap, and oval incuse with eagle head and "C.T." On the stock also a faint tri-lobed mark, "V/CW". Nicely refurbished and in full working order. Appears complete. A small split in the stock at the frizzen spring and a narrow split on the stock, which is stable and solid. Although build to standardized specs, the proportions seem a little slimmer and slicker that on the other two muskets. As a bonus, the owner had set his initials in brass pins, "A*L" toward the base of the stock. Overall length 59½ inches.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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| Realized $1,323 |
