BROWN BESS “Militia & Marine” PATTERN MUSKET DATED 1759.

SN NSN. This is a fine condition Brown Bess musket with matching bayonet with same rack number as found on buttplate. Lock is marked on tail “GALTON 1759” with “GR” cypher and crown and broad arrow proofs forward of hammer. Other proofs are found stamped on bbl and stock. Buttplate is marked “ABD/3/30”. “ABD” refers to a English Militia company from Aberdeen, England, we believe. There are other guns from this unit known. This is a beautiful early model Bess that is all orig, complete and in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown; bbl and lock markings are all crisp and discernible. Gun appears to be in orig flint and gun appears all orig including brass tipped wood ramrod. Accompanying bayonet has same rack numbers engraved and has matching condition. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings, dents & scratches; a few various proofs stamped in stock are all discernible. 4-50220 JS212 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2562

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
	2562	$8,625.00	BROWN BESS “Militia & Marine” PATTERN MUSKET DATED 1759. SN NSN. This is a fine condition Brown Bess musket with matching bayonet with same rack number as found on buttplate. Lock is marked on tail “GALTON 1759” with “GR” cypher and crown and broad arrow proofs forward of hammer. Other proofs are found stamped on bbl and stock. Buttplate is marked “ABD/3/30”. “ABD” refers to a English Militia company from Aberdeen, England, we believe. There are other guns from this unit known. This is a beautiful early model Bess that is all orig, complete and in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown; bbl and lock markings are all crisp and discernible. Gun appears to be in orig flint and gun appears all orig including brass tipped wood ramrod. Accompanying bayonet has same rack numbers engraved and has matching condition. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings, dents & scratches; a few various proofs stamped in stock are all discernible. 4-50220 JS212 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2562 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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BROWN BESS “Militia & Marine” PATTERN MUSKET DATED 1759.