Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
U.S. Model 1816 Type III Conversion Musket with Bayonet, c. 1826, .70 bore, walnut stock, steel fittings, lock marked "US/A. WATERS" in front of the cock, and "MILLBURY/1826" on the tail, marked on the breech "US/ET" and "MS," barrel tang marked "1826," with a leather sling, with a bayonet, barrel lg. 42 1/8, overall lg. 58 in.
Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $700-900
Stock has a few dings and nicks, steel parts have some peppering and some light pitting around the nipple, and the lock functions properly.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Ron Tunison, United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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