Buell Contract Flintlock Militia Musket for the state of Connecticut. 42 - 1/8" barrel in .69 caliber smoothbore with integral front sight on Charleville style barrel band and no provision for rear sight. Lock is marked "E. BUELL" on lock tail with US eagle / "MARLBOUROUGH" in center of lock. One piece plain walnut stock in three barrel band musket configuration with low-comb stock and military buttplate. These scarcely encountered muskets were made as a direct result of the Militia Act of 1808 for the state of Connecticut after the War of 1812. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned long ago, except for corroded area around breech, now retains a grey patina. Lock retains an original heavy brown patina, markings very good, cock does not hold in full-cock position. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Iron furniture retains a dark brown untouched patina. Stock good with a hairline crack in front of lock tang and a crack and small splinter missing on left side of forend. One dent to top of comb on right side. Rear sling swivel is absent. Ramrod appears to be its original. Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 42 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore .69 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Buell Model Flintlock Paperwork Serial Number NSN
Buell Contract Flintlock Militia Musket for the state of Connecticut. 42 - 1/8" barrel in .69 caliber smoothbore with integral front sight on Charleville style barrel band and no provision for rear sight. Lock is marked "E. BUELL" on lock tail with US eagle / "MARLBOUROUGH" in center of lock. One piece plain walnut stock in three barrel band musket configuration with low-comb stock and military buttplate. These scarcely encountered muskets were made as a direct result of the Militia Act of 1808 for the state of Connecticut after the War of 1812. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned long ago, except for corroded area around breech, now retains a grey patina. Lock retains an original heavy brown patina, markings very good, cock does not hold in full-cock position. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Iron furniture retains a dark brown untouched patina. Stock good with a hairline crack in front of lock tang and a crack and small splinter missing on left side of forend. One dent to top of comb on right side. Rear sling swivel is absent. Ramrod appears to be its original. Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 42 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore .69 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Buell Model Flintlock Paperwork Serial Number NSN
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