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Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 99

Harper?'s Ferry Conversion Percussion Musket

Estimate: $600 - $800

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

36 in. octagonal to round barrel, lock plate marked "HARPERS / FERRY / 1818 and (eagle)", barrel stamped at breech "US" and "J??" in separate ovals, hinged brass patch box to right side of stock, brass butt plate, firing mechanism apparently works properly, single dovetailed front sight

Note:

loss to wood at butt plate, heavy flash pitting, corrosion to ramrod, replaced nipple, 

Condition

heavy flash wear, wood with scuffs and dings, barrel with small dents at rear sight, possible crack in wood at breech tang