"VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT CONFEDERATE ALTERATION MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. This gun is illustrated and described in Murphy & Madaus' book Confederate Rifles and Muskets on pp. 625-627. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: "This musket is one of 7,831 imported muskets delivered to Virginia by contractor James Swan of Boston during the period from 1797 to 1801. Brazed bolster alteration to percussion was done by S. C. Robinson of Richmond using the characteristic two faceted bolster. Bbl regimental markings 'ORANGE' are visible though indistinct. Virginia regimental marking is indistinct. All orig throughout." CONDITION: Bbl and lock are gray/brown with pitting. Brass nosecap, ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, and buttplate are all cleaned with scattered scratches and patina in protected areas. Ramrod is replaced. Last 10" of stock toward muzzle is restored. Stock otherwise is sound and solid with a 3" repair of bottom of forestock forward of hammer. County bbl markings are weak but "Orange" is discernible. 4-31262 JS193 (3,000-5,000)"
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