C1820 militia musket made with early Brown Bess style barrel with possible Dutch markings

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Percussion militia musket. Utilizing an early British Brown Bess style barrel of 39" marked near breech "F.R.I.14", possibly Dutch markings. Barrel has dark patina with light pitting, a ramrod rib was once attached to the bottom of the barrel, but is missing. Heavy military style stock, shows a minor crack in the forearm, and a possible crack in the wrist with some excess glue present. Missing triggerguard, brass buttplate present. Sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot. Always buying, trades of antique guns considered.
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