CONVERTED WILSON FOWLING PIECE OR TRADE MUSKET.

CONVERTED WILSON FOWLING PIECE OR TRADE MUSKET. Cal. .68. 47-7/8″ part oct bbl. Marked “WILSON” in front of the hammer on the lockplate and “LONDON” on top of the bbl. London proof marks appear on the bbl with a partially readable private proof in between, probably Wilson’s “RW”. Besides the conversion to percussion using a hand forged hammer with drum and nipple conversion, this one has a large wrapping of iron nailed around the wrist. Square nails from an earlier repair remain visible to the rear of this repair. A third repair, effecting neither of these, starts at the rear of the triggerguard and extends to the rear of the comb cut. The ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting at the breech and lockplate. Considerable repairs have been done besides those at the wrist. There is a large filled area forward of the tail pipe with other splinters and chips missing. The lock is functional. The bbl is fastened by a stove bolt. Ciak Collection 4-53216 X26 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1007	$3,910.00	CONVERTED WILSON FOWLING PIECE OR TRADE MUSKET. Cal. .68. 47-7/8″ part oct bbl. Marked “WILSON” in front of the hammer on the lockplate and “LONDON” on top of the bbl. London proof marks appear on the bbl with a partially readable private proof in between, probably Wilson’s “RW”. Besides the conversion to percussion using a hand forged hammer with drum and nipple conversion, this one has a large wrapping of iron nailed around the wrist. Square nails from an earlier repair remain visible to the rear of this repair. A third repair, effecting neither of these, starts at the rear of the triggerguard and extends to the rear of the comb cut. The ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting at the breech and lockplate. Considerable repairs have been done besides those at the wrist. There is a large filled area forward of the tail pipe with other splinters and chips missing. The lock is functional. The bbl is fastened by a stove bolt. Ciak Collection 4-53216 X26 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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