REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BROWN BESS WITH REGIMENTAL MARKINGS.

SN NSN. This gun is a second model Brown Bess with 41-3/4″ cal 78 smooth bore musket engraved “55 REGt” on top of bbl and lock is marked “DUBLIN CASTLE” on tail with “GR” cypher and crown. Buttplate has interesting markings “TOWN OF CHARn, NO 2”. The 55th British Regiment saw service in America in the American Revolution, most notably the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. This gun conforms mostly to the short land pattern of 1777 utilizing “Pratts improvement”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal overall has a plum/brown coloration possibly from old refinish though markings are all clear and well struck or engraved; brass has a yellow patina with old cleaning; stock is sound and solid with old refinish and thin varnished application to entire gun. 4-50096 JS210 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2556

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2556	$8,050.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BROWN BESS WITH REGIMENTAL MARKINGS. SN NSN. This gun is a second model Brown Bess with 41-3/4″ cal 78 smooth bore musket engraved “55 REGt” on top of bbl and lock is marked “DUBLIN CASTLE” on tail with “GR” cypher and crown. Buttplate has interesting markings “TOWN OF CHARn, NO 2”. The 55th British Regiment saw service in America in the American Revolution, most notably the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. This gun conforms mostly to the short land pattern of 1777 utilizing “Pratts improvement”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal overall has a plum/brown coloration possibly from old refinish though markings are all clear and well struck or engraved; brass has a yellow patina with old cleaning; stock is sound and solid with old refinish and thin varnished application to entire gun. 4-50096 JS210 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2556 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BROWN BESS WITH REGIMENTAL MARKINGS.