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German Fishtail Matchlock Musket,
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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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German Fishtail Matchlock Musket, early 17th century. 46 5/8 in., .72 caliber octagonal barrel, the left side of the breech marked with a stylized 'E' being the mark for the city of Emden, Germany, and the top flat with a sunken cartouche 'CL,' the muzzle with sculpted iron blade sight; rectangular lock plate with crown over 'CM' cartouche; blackened beech stock marked '18' above the lock plate; sheet iron trigger guard and barrel band; wood rammer with iron tip. Overall lg. 61 in. Condition: Iron is mostly bright with scattered light brown toning; stock has worm holes and evidence of restoration throughout, traces of original blackening remain. Footnotes: Provenance Little John's Auction, August 28-29, 1994, Lot 110. The Armory of the city of Emden, Germany, that originally had about 200 such muskets which were sold in the 1960s. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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German Fishtail Matchlock Musket, early 17th century. 46 5/8 in., .72 caliber octagonal barrel, the left side of the breech marked with a stylized 'E' being the mark for the city of Emden, Germany, and the top flat with a sunken cartouche 'CL,' the muzzle with sculpted iron blade sight; rectangular lock plate with crown over 'CM' cartouche; blackened beech stock marked '18' above the lock plate; sheet iron trigger guard and barrel band; wood rammer with iron tip. Overall lg. 61 in. Condition: Iron is mostly bright with scattered light brown toning; stock has worm holes and evidence of restoration throughout, traces of original blackening remain. Footnotes: Provenance Little John's Auction, August 28-29, 1994, Lot 110. The Armory of the city of Emden, Germany, that originally had about 200 such muskets which were sold in the 1960s. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Marlborough
Massachusetts
01752
United States
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