Guns International #: 102794314
Seller's Inventory #: MR1709
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Guns International #: 102794314
Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
*Sale Pending* - BRITISH NORTHWEST COMPANY INDIAN TRADE MUSKET
SALE PENDING
Description: 36 inch barrel in about 65 caliber. Blade front sight. Left side of the barrel at the breech has 2 Birmingham proofs. The lockplate features the "sitting fox" at the center which is the trademark of the Northwest Trade Company and "Wheeler & Sons" at the rear. Brass side plate . All metal shows it's age and is mostly a grey/brown color. The pan, frizzen and frizzen spring look to be contemporary recreations. Fit of the lock to the stock is poor. Mainspring is worn. Buttplate is missing and wood has several chips, cracks and slivers out as well as dings and mars. Ram rod is quite pitted. The forearm is missing between the muzzle and lower ram rod thimble. This unique musket is a great piece of history. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $1,125.00 Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102794314
Seller's Inventory #: MR1709
Guns International #: 102794314
Seller's Inventory #: MR1709