Lot 228 , A 19th century percussion cap musket, overall length 141.5cm

A 19th century percussion cap musket, overall length 141.5cm
Estimate £150-200

There are a few scuffs and knocks as to be expected. There is a split to the stock on the opposite side of the hammer running from the edge where it meets the barrel to the screw head above the trigger guard. Near the described split there is a smaller split to the right from the same rim. Also minor losses to the stock, most notably around the hammer strike, minor splits around the nails/pins, hammer when pulled clicks twice and releases when trigger is pulled. Wear commensurate with age as to be expected


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Sold for £130