Antique musket
02 October 2025
Description

Antique musket in good shape

Dimensions

53" long, 4" wide at butt of rifle

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 5 days
By David U.
Oct 07, 12:41 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is an antique flintlock musket dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, likely of European or American manufacture. The firearm features a long smoothbore barrel, an iron lock plate with flint mechanism, and a walnut full stock extending to the muzzle. The design and hardware are consistent with standard infantry muskets used during the Napoleonic or early colonial periods, before the widespread adoption of percussion caps. Its overall preservation appears sound, with moderate patina and surface oxidation, indicating genuine age and stable storage conditions.

Given its complete form, working lock, and overall integrity, this musket would appeal to collectors of early firearms and military antiques. The absence of visible maker’s marks limits precise attribution, though the craftsmanship suggests a utilitarian production model rather than a decorative piece. Based on comparable flintlock muskets sold at major auctions, the estimated market value is between 800 and 1,200 USD, depending on provenance verification and mechanical completeness.

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