COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .722 Bore diameter. 44-3/4″ Bbl has bayonet lug 3/4″ back from muzzle, and remnants of London gunmakers proofs at left rear. Military type lock with inset rounded pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock, is engraved “FARMER”. Cherry wood stock extends to within 3″ of muzzle and has brass cap. Butt portion with deeply fluted comb is fitted with brass hardware from a short land pattern Brown Bess including raised serpentine sideplate, trigger guard with tulip finial, and buttplate with spire tang. Iron ramrod with button tip mounts through two brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are a dark brown to black patina. Lock and bbl are a reconversion from percussion. 19-1/2″ of forend has been replaced. 4-50049 MGM287 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2571

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
	2571	$2,655.00	COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .722 Bore diameter. 44-3/4″ Bbl has bayonet lug 3/4″ back from muzzle, and remnants of London gunmakers proofs at left rear. Military type lock with inset rounded pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock, is engraved “FARMER”. Cherry wood stock extends to within 3″ of muzzle and has brass cap. Butt portion with deeply fluted comb is fitted with brass hardware from a short land pattern Brown Bess including raised serpentine sideplate, trigger guard with tulip finial, and buttplate with spire tang. Iron ramrod with button tip mounts through two brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are a dark brown to black patina. Lock and bbl are a reconversion from percussion. 19-1/2″ of forend has been replaced. 4-50049 MGM287 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2571 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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COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE MUSKET.