IDENTIFIED AMERICAN STOCKED FUSIL CIRCA 1770-1790.

Revised: 10/6/2008

Correction: The first 10-3/16″ of forestock are the result of a professional splice.

IDENTIFIED AMERICAN STOCKED FUSIL CIRCA 1770-1790. SN NSN. 68 Cal. 43-5/8″ long bbl. Bayonet lug set 1-1/16″ on bottom of bbl. Breech of bbl is unmarked. Lock plate marked in single line “WILSON” underneath the pan for prolific maker Richard Wilson. Furniture is all brass including the trigger guard, butt plate, flag shaped escutcheon, 3 rammer pipes, nose cap and tailed side plate which is very nicely engraved “JOSHUA GRIFFING”. Stock is completely unmarked. Research from the National Archives Rev. War Service Records indicate Joshua Griffing serving w/ Mather’s Independant Company of Conn. in 1775 and w/ Capt. Hamtramck’s Light Infantry of the 2nd NY Regt. through 1781.Griffing was born feb. 25. 1752 in Lyme, Conn. Further research may uncover more history. Included with this lot is a partial service record for Grilling. CONDITION: Metal generally in very good condition for its age and is definitely original flint. Stock has 4-1/2″ long repaired crack originating from the front of the lock. 1/2 by 1/2 chips missing from behind the bbl tang. 5″ long stress fracture and a 2″ long stress fracture not affecting soundness. Numerous scrapes marks and dings. Some previous owners initials “WCC” are neatly stamped in at least 7 places. 4-35901 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2677	$6,900.00	Revised: 10/6/2008 Correction: The first 10-3/16″ of forestock are the result of a professional splice. IDENTIFIED AMERICAN STOCKED FUSIL CIRCA 1770-1790. SN NSN. 68 Cal. 43-5/8″ long bbl. Bayonet lug set 1-1/16″ on bottom of bbl. Breech of bbl is unmarked. Lock plate marked in single line “WILSON” underneath the pan for prolific maker Richard Wilson. Furniture is all brass including the trigger guard, butt plate, flag shaped escutcheon, 3 rammer pipes, nose cap and tailed side plate which is very nicely engraved “JOSHUA GRIFFING”. Stock is completely unmarked. Research from the National Archives Rev. War Service Records indicate Joshua Griffing serving w/ Mather’s Independant Company of Conn. in 1775 and w/ Capt. Hamtramck’s Light Infantry of the 2nd NY Regt. through 1781.Griffing was born feb. 25. 1752 in Lyme, Conn. Further research may uncover more history. Included with this lot is a partial service record for Grilling. CONDITION: Metal generally in very good condition for its age and is definitely original flint. Stock has 4-1/2″ long repaired crack originating from the front of the lock. 1/2 by 1/2 chips missing from behind the bbl tang. 5″ long stress fracture and a 2″ long stress fracture not affecting soundness. Numerous scrapes marks and dings. Some previous owners initials “WCC” are neatly stamped in at least 7 places. 4-35901 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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