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Lot 519
Custom Bill Shipman 1988 12 Gauge Flintlock Musket
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: NSN
Manufacturer: William "Bill" Shipman Custom - Lancaster, PA
Model: 1988 Custom Flintlock
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Barrel length: 37 in.
OAL: 54.5 in.
Condition: Very Good; beautiful custom walnut stock has few very light scattered handling marks; barrel has plum finish w/ light handling marks; lockplate & trigger guard have stainless finish w/ light handling marks & few light rust spots; rust behind trigger guard; bore is mostly good & bright w/ light scattered frosting
Includes: barrel is 1/3 octagonal & transitions to round; case hardened frame behind barrel, very bright colors; left side of stock is decorated w/ custom engraved hunting scene & initials; unknown lightweight ebony ramrod; light engraving work on barrel & buttplate; custom checkered grip on walnut stock; flint & leather wrap
Marked: "W.G. Shipman" on top of barrel in cursive script; left side of stock marked w/ "J.H." initials; lockplate marked "SHIPMAN"; buttplate marked "FOR / JOHN HASLER / 1988
Provenance: A Fort Collins, Colorado collection
No FFL NICS Check Required
Manufacturer: William "Bill" Shipman Custom - Lancaster, PA
Model: 1988 Custom Flintlock
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Barrel length: 37 in.
OAL: 54.5 in.
Condition: Very Good; beautiful custom walnut stock has few very light scattered handling marks; barrel has plum finish w/ light handling marks; lockplate & trigger guard have stainless finish w/ light handling marks & few light rust spots; rust behind trigger guard; bore is mostly good & bright w/ light scattered frosting
Includes: barrel is 1/3 octagonal & transitions to round; case hardened frame behind barrel, very bright colors; left side of stock is decorated w/ custom engraved hunting scene & initials; unknown lightweight ebony ramrod; light engraving work on barrel & buttplate; custom checkered grip on walnut stock; flint & leather wrap
Marked: "W.G. Shipman" on top of barrel in cursive script; left side of stock marked w/ "J.H." initials; lockplate marked "SHIPMAN"; buttplate marked "FOR / JOHN HASLER / 1988
Provenance: A Fort Collins, Colorado collection
No FFL NICS Check Required
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