C1820-40 New England percussion conversion militia musket - $650.00
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C1820-40 New England percussion conversion militia musket. 42" barrel of .69 caliber bore. Marking on trade lock appears to be "J.RIDOUT", barrel proofed at breech with "P" over "RP". Iron parts have a medium patina with a little pitting in the barrel breech area. Brass mountings are a light coloration, having been lightly cleaned at some point. Stock shows average wear and use and appears to have been lightly refinished, has a small crack at buttplate and near rear lock bolt, a diagonal crack and small chip in left side of forearm. Mechanically good, sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.
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