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SN NSN. Cal. ,680. 37-1/2″ Tapered round bbl has front sight set 2″ behind muzzle. Small military lock with rounded plate and rounded pan has bridled friction frizzen, spring with fleur-di-lis finials. Lock is engraved “EDGE 1762” on tail (most likely R. Edge, London, working ca. 1725-1761). “GR” surmounted by a crown is engraved in front of round bodied serpentine cock. Broad arrow is stamped under pan. Beechwood stock with deeply fluted comb is affixed to bbl with two brass bands and is mounted with brass hardware of early short land pattern, including heavy cast brass trigger guard with tulip finial, round bodied serpentine sideplate with tail, brass buttplate with long spire tang, and brass crest plate. Initials “A K” are carved into right side of butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are cleaned to pewter gray with splotches of brown. Stock refinished with red oil over numerous deep marks and dents. Area above lock repaired. Brass is cleaned and toned to a gold patina. 4-50012 MGM288 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2563

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
	2563	$3,450.00	BRITISH OFFICERS FUSIL. SN NSN. Cal. ,680. 37-1/2″ Tapered round bbl has front sight set 2″ behind muzzle. Small military lock with rounded plate and rounded pan has bridled friction frizzen, spring with fleur-di-lis finials. Lock is engraved “EDGE 1762” on tail (most likely R. Edge, London, working ca. 1725-1761). “GR” surmounted by a crown is engraved in front of round bodied serpentine cock. Broad arrow is stamped under pan. Beechwood stock with deeply fluted comb is affixed to bbl with two brass bands and is mounted with brass hardware of early short land pattern, including heavy cast brass trigger guard with tulip finial, round bodied serpentine sideplate with tail, brass buttplate with long spire tang, and brass crest plate. Initials “A K” are carved into right side of butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are cleaned to pewter gray with splotches of brown. Stock refinished with red oil over numerous deep marks and dents. Area above lock repaired. Brass is cleaned and toned to a gold patina. 4-50012 MGM288 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2563 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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