Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 77

1864 Parker Snow and Co Percussion Musket

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

40 in. octagonal to round barrel, lock plate marked "1864" behind hammer, eagle with shield/U.S./Parker'sSnow&Co./Meriden,Conn." in front of hammer,  "US" marked butt plate, three barrel bands marked "U", metal ramrod, firing mechanism appears to work

Condition

 a mix of gray and brown patina to metal, mild pitting around breech, flash wear above the hammer, general scratches, dents and dings, loss of stock at breech tang, loss of finish to wood, horizontal crack to wrist, cracks to butt stock, missing one sling swivel, the one present is rusted