EARLY 1779 EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET BY NICHOLSON.

Cal. 75. 38-1/2″ rnd bbl. This musket is in its “as found” condition (in the black) and exhibits no evidence of modern repairs or restoration. It even carries it matching, marked “spring-catch” bayonet. This is a classic “India” pattern Brown Bess, the lock being engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India Co. seal. Also, the top of the bbl is engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” and the East Indian Seal. The bayonet is also engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India seal. The bayonet is also marked “HARVEY”. Walnut stock has classic 3rd Model brass hardware, and it is uncommon to find a marked, matching bayonet (dated) corresponding to the bbl and the lock. Right side of the stock is impressed with the East India seal while the buttplate is engraved “No. 47″ PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock and hardware heavily patinated, stock shows all orig finish, surfaces of iron components are heavily oxidized but smooth. There is a forearm split, approx 11” long with a small missing sliver. Cock is flat surfaced and may be an in-period replacement. This regimentally marked musket is complete and in “as found” condition which makes this even more significant. 4-51329 SDH6 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3318

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3318	$4,255.00	Revised: 9/28/2014 Please note: This is not part of the collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. EARLY 1779 EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET BY NICHOLSON. Cal. 75. 38-1/2″ rnd bbl. This musket is in its “as found” condition (in the black) and exhibits no evidence of modern repairs or restoration. It even carries it matching, marked “spring-catch” bayonet. This is a classic “India” pattern Brown Bess, the lock being engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India Co. seal. Also, the top of the bbl is engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” and the East Indian Seal. The bayonet is also engraved “NICHOLSON 1779” with the East India seal. The bayonet is also marked “HARVEY”. Walnut stock has classic 3rd Model brass hardware, and it is uncommon to find a marked, matching bayonet (dated) corresponding to the bbl and the lock. Right side of the stock is impressed with the East India seal while the buttplate is engraved “No. 47″ PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock and hardware heavily patinated, stock shows all orig finish, surfaces of iron components are heavily oxidized but smooth. There is a forearm split, approx 11” long with a small missing sliver. Cock is flat surfaced and may be an in-period replacement. This regimentally marked musket is complete and in “as found” condition which makes this even more significant. 4-51329 SDH6 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3318 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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EARLY 1779 EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET BY NICHOLSON.