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R&C LEONARD MODEL 1808 US CONTRACT FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
R&C LEONARD MODEL 1808 US CONTRACT FLINTLOCK
MUSKET. Cal. about 69. NSN. Bbl. 45" rnd. w/ US marking at breech. Lock is marked "R.&C. LEONARD" below eagle & US marking ahead of hammer "CANTON 1813" marked behind hammer. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Trumpet tipped iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: signed letter from Lt. Col. Brophy's daughter regarding this lot. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ general pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Stock has dark worn appearance w/ numerous dents & handling marks having sm. chips & cracks around lock, tang & sideplate areas. Left ear has partially visible cartouche. Dark pitted bore. Lock has extremely tight spring tension & will not fire normally. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. (01-16916/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500