LARGE SEA SERVICE MUSKETOON OR RAIL GUN BY TOWER.

NSN. Cal. 1.8″ at muzzle. 24″ Steel round bbl flares to 2-1/4″ at muzzle, rear portion is stamped with British military proofs and “4”. Large Brown Bess type lock with serpentine cock and bridled friction frizzen is marked “Tower” on tail and “GR” under a crown at center. Walnut stock with deeply fluted comb is stamped with broad arrow over “BO” (British Ordnance) on left side, along with proof and date 1800. Heavy brass furniture is of military style, and newly made reproduction iron rail yoke has been added. PROVENANCE: Old catalog description. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and lock cleaned to silvery gray over scattered pitting. Stock has what appears to be orig varnish with many bumps and marks. Brass is a fine mustard patina. Mechanically good. Cock loose on tumbler. 52041-3 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3377

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3377	$10,350.00	LARGE SEA SERVICE MUSKETOON OR RAIL GUN BY TOWER. NSN. Cal. 1.8″ at muzzle. 24″ Steel round bbl flares to 2-1/4″ at muzzle, rear portion is stamped with British military proofs and “4”. Large Brown Bess type lock with serpentine cock and bridled friction frizzen is marked “Tower” on tail and “GR” under a crown at center. Walnut stock with deeply fluted comb is stamped with broad arrow over “BO” (British Ordnance) on left side, along with proof and date 1800. Heavy brass furniture is of military style, and newly made reproduction iron rail yoke has been added. PROVENANCE: Old catalog description. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and lock cleaned to silvery gray over scattered pitting. Stock has what appears to be orig varnish with many bumps and marks. Brass is a fine mustard patina. Mechanically good. Cock loose on tumbler. 52041-3 MGM (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3377 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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LARGE SEA SERVICE MUSKETOON OR RAIL GUN BY TOWER.