Frontier Firearms from the Lifetime Collection of Larry Ness

.69 caliber. 37" round barrel secured by a single flat barrel band. SN: NSN. Heavily oxidized, relic condition metal and heavily damaged walnut stock. Lock and stock from an 1808 dated Harpers Ferry Model 1795 flintlock musket altered to percussion. Barrel appears to be from a U.S. Model 1842 percussion musket. Age and wear indicate the parts have been together since the period of use, likely in the mid-19th century. Barrel shortened from 42" to 37", stock shortened as well with overall length 52.75". Musket is in relic condition as if found in a barn in a very dry climate after many decade of disuse. Mr. Ness' attached tag notes that the gun was found in a barn in Pierre, SD. It also mentions that "these guns", possibly a reference to obsolete military muskets, "were sold at Ft. Pierre until 1855." As this is a composite gun utilizing parts made at least 30+ years apart, it seems more likely that it is the work of a frontier gunsmith, blacksmith or even an enterprising Native American. A very cool looking relic that certainly has a completely authentic frontier appearance. The tag additionally notes that the musket is still loaded, which means that due to the presence of the black power the gun ineligible for shipment. It must by picked up in person.