JORDAN “1747” DATED SHORT LAND PATTERN FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .70, 42″ bbl, standard brass hardware including raised 1st model escutcheon plate, buttplate with long tang, 3 straight ramrod pipes, and corresponding thimble. This is a fine sharp example of a Pre-Revolutionary War musket with excellent markings and beautiful stock. George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms Vol 1, describes British regulation short land pattern muskets as being made for Dragoons with wood ramrods with brass tips conforming to subject musket here measuring 57″ overall without forend cap for the earliest guns such as this. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, gun appears original with excellent lock markings. Hammer and frizzen screw appear to be replaced due to color however gun appears to be original flint. Brass tipped wood ramrod probably replaced, but correct style. Stock is sound and solid with good hand worn patina, well fit, small “JP” is stamped near tail of trigger guard. 49254-40 JS (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3448

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3448	$0.00	JORDAN “1747” DATED SHORT LAND PATTERN FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .70, 42″ bbl, standard brass hardware including raised 1st model escutcheon plate, buttplate with long tang, 3 straight ramrod pipes, and corresponding thimble. This is a fine sharp example of a Pre-Revolutionary War musket with excellent markings and beautiful stock. George Moller in his text American Military Shoulder Arms Vol 1, describes British regulation short land pattern muskets as being made for Dragoons with wood ramrods with brass tips conforming to subject musket here measuring 57″ overall without forend cap for the earliest guns such as this. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, gun appears original with excellent lock markings. Hammer and frizzen screw appear to be replaced due to color however gun appears to be original flint. Brass tipped wood ramrod probably replaced, but correct style. Stock is sound and solid with good hand worn patina, well fit, small “JP” is stamped near tail of trigger guard. 49254-40 JS (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3448 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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JORDAN “1747” DATED SHORT LAND PATTERN FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.