11-02-201811-02-2018
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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Musket

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: Sale #3165M - 3165MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Musket, c. 1797, .72 caliber, walnut stock marked on the left side of the stock in front of the side plate "R. CLINTUCK" and stamped with a "CP/V" behind the side plate, tail of the lock plate marked "EVANS/CP," barrel marked on the breech "CP" with a small "PA" engraved on the top of the barrel and light rack numbers marked on the left side of the barrel by the breech, barrel lg. 44 1/4, overall lg. 59 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Bill Ahearn collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stock has a few dings and nicks and a repair near the barrel tang, steel has some patina, and the lock functions properly.


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