Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note correction: The Regiment number faintly engraved on top of the barrel should read “52”, not “59” as stated in the catalog. The 52nd Regiment also participated in the American Revolution.

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Cal. 69. 42″ rnd “hook-breech” bbl, bbl is faintly engraved in script “59” (for the 59th Regt.) on the top of bbl, and a company and rack number “E-53” on the top of buttplate. Walnut stock has its orig finish, with a typical raised apron around the bbl tang. The Ketland & Co. lock which is the ori flintlock and the stock has the 2nd Model type of Brown Bess brass hardware with three “trumpet-mouthed” upper ramrod pipes, orig sling swivels and ramrod, while the wrist has a simple oval escutcheon. Most likely a post-revolutionary war Fusil that may have been left behind during the war of 1812. As noted in the book of “Small Arms of the British Forces in America 1664-1815” by DeWitt Bailey, Ph.D., the 59th foot was at the Battle of Plattsburg. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is bright with coating of oil or wax. Age split at the comb and diagonal age split in front of the lock, usual normal wear, nicks & dings. 4-49989 SDH5 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3319

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3319	$4,025.00	Revised: 9/18/2014 Please note correction: The Regiment number faintly engraved on top of the barrel should read “52”, not “59” as stated in the catalog. The 52nd Regiment also participated in the American Revolution. IMPORTANT REGIMENTALLY MARKED BRITISH OFFICERS FUSIL. Cal. 69. 42″ rnd “hook-breech” bbl, bbl is faintly engraved in script “59” (for the 59th Regt.) on the top of bbl, and a company and rack number “E-53” on the top of buttplate. Walnut stock has its orig finish, with a typical raised apron around the bbl tang. The Ketland & Co. lock which is the ori flintlock and the stock has the 2nd Model type of Brown Bess brass hardware with three “trumpet-mouthed” upper ramrod pipes, orig sling swivels and ramrod, while the wrist has a simple oval escutcheon. Most likely a post-revolutionary war Fusil that may have been left behind during the war of 1812. As noted in the book of “Small Arms of the British Forces in America 1664-1815” by DeWitt Bailey, Ph.D., the 59th foot was at the Battle of Plattsburg. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is bright with coating of oil or wax. Age split at the comb and diagonal age split in front of the lock, usual normal wear, nicks & dings. 4-49989 SDH5 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3319 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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