Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 155

E. Whitney Flintlock Conversion to Cap and Ball 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

42 in. round barrel, lock plate marked "NEW/HAVEN/1855" behind flint and "U.S./crossed arrow and branch/E. Whitney", firing mechanism appears to work, checkering at rear barrel band, cartouche on left flat, brass butt cap, tang marked "A/5"

Condition

ramrod rusty, pitted and corroded, butt with repairs to wood to the rear of the lock plate and at tang, barrel cleaned, butt cap with numerous dents, wood with marks, scuffs, dings and loss of finish, metal pitted