For a nearly identical fusil, see plate 62.MM on. page 112 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The round barrel features a half-moon brass front sight and a bayonet lug mounted on bottom, towards muzzle. Engraved "No 109" on top in front of sight. Unmarked Germanic lock, frizzen sleeved during period of use due to wear. Classic German/Dutch brass furniture including trigger guard terminating in an arrow, long faceted buttplate tang, and serpentine sideplate. Stocked in walnut in the classic Germanic form with relief carved teardrop panels around lock, sideplate, and barrel tang. The iron ramrod is correct and original to this model but is marked "No. 119". CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing brown patina, a couple of areas cleaned to find markings. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a brown patina, functions properly. Brass retains a dark patina on most components. Stock shows scattered marks from use, age cracks, and minor slivers absent along barrel on both sides. A series of numbers is carved lightly into bottom of forearm. A very nice and untouched 18th century Dutch musket. DMG Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 39" Caliber/Bore .78 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Dutch/German Model Fusil Paperwork Serial Number NSN
For a nearly identical fusil, see plate 62.MM on. page 112 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The round barrel features a half-moon brass front sight and a bayonet lug mounted on bottom, towards muzzle. Engraved "No 109" on top in front of sight. Unmarked Germanic lock, frizzen sleeved during period of use due to wear. Classic German/Dutch brass furniture including trigger guard terminating in an arrow, long faceted buttplate tang, and serpentine sideplate. Stocked in walnut in the classic Germanic form with relief carved teardrop panels around lock, sideplate, and barrel tang. The iron ramrod is correct and original to this model but is marked "No. 119". CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing brown patina, a couple of areas cleaned to find markings. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a brown patina, functions properly. Brass retains a dark patina on most components. Stock shows scattered marks from use, age cracks, and minor slivers absent along barrel on both sides. A series of numbers is carved lightly into bottom of forearm. A very nice and untouched 18th century Dutch musket. DMG Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 39" Caliber/Bore .78 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Dutch/German Model Fusil Paperwork Serial Number NSN
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