.69 caliber, 42" round barrel. Bright finish, walnut stock. Starr contract lock markings, with not fully legible 1830s date at tail. Breech marked 1862 for date of the Hewes & Phillips alteration; bolster without clean out screw and marked H&P. This is the "Type 2" H&P alteration, often referred to by collectors as the "sighted smoothbore." Retains original 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, original sling swivels and original ramrod. Has a small inspection mark in the wood, forward of the trigger guard that is considered the "windmill" or "Maltese Cross" mark of Confederate arms inspector, Nathan D. Cross. Possibly a Confederate arsenal reworked musket. Includes original M-1816 bayonet with prow-point tip. Condition: Very good. Metal mostly smooth with pewter patina and some light age discoloration. Mechanically excellent with fine, bright, smooth bore. Stock solid with some wear, bumps and dings. Bayonet about good.
.69 caliber, 42" round barrel. Bright finish, walnut stock. Starr contract lock markings, with not fully legible 1830s date at tail. Breech marked 1862 for date of the Hewes & Phillips alteration; bolster without clean out screw and marked H&P. This is the "Type 2" H&P alteration, often referred to by collectors as the "sighted smoothbore." Retains original 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, original sling swivels and original ramrod. Has a small inspection mark in the wood, forward of the trigger guard that is considered the "windmill" or "Maltese Cross" mark of Confederate arms inspector, Nathan D. Cross. Possibly a Confederate arsenal reworked musket. Includes original M-1816 bayonet with prow-point tip. Condition: Very good. Metal mostly smooth with pewter patina and some light age discoloration. Mechanically excellent with fine, bright, smooth bore. Stock solid with some wear, bumps and dings. Bayonet about good.
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