AMERICAN FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA MAPLE STOCKED MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 72. 60″ overall, 45″ rnd bbl marked “LONDON” on top with commercial proofs and Robert Wilson cartouche on left breech. Lock is also marked “WILSON”. Robert Wilson was a large supplier of arms to the colonies in the early to mid 18th century. Wilson muskets of many genres are well known used in America. This gun is very simply stocked with no provision for buttplate or nosecap, with 4 brass thimbles, very crude and simple brass trigger guard and 1st Model Bess style sideplate. This gun is in immaculate “as found” condition with fine aesthetics. Butt is quite thick at 2″, not as thick as a New England Club Butt Fowlers, but typical of the 1750’s and possibly made for use in the American Revolutionary War. Most likely this was a trade gun made for the Indians, but this gun shows virtually no use with a wonderful piece of wood still showing hewing marks when made. CONDITION: Fine overall. This is among the nicest American stocked trade guns of this era you will ever see. Metal is mostly smooth with dark plum/brown patina. Brass has medium mustard patina. Wood ramrod appears orig from time of use. There is a clean break in forestock with old glue repair, 3″ from forend which does not affect overall aesthetics. Mechanics are fine with a smooth clear bore. 53106-2 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1383

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	1383	$9,200.00	AMERICAN FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA MAPLE STOCKED MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 72. 60″ overall, 45″ rnd bbl marked “LONDON” on top with commercial proofs and Robert Wilson cartouche on left breech. Lock is also marked “WILSON”. Robert Wilson was a large supplier of arms to the colonies in the early to mid 18th century. Wilson muskets of many genres are well known used in America. This gun is very simply stocked with no provision for buttplate or nosecap, with 4 brass thimbles, very crude and simple brass trigger guard and 1st Model Bess style sideplate. This gun is in immaculate “as found” condition with fine aesthetics. Butt is quite thick at 2″, not as thick as a New England Club Butt Fowlers, but typical of the 1750’s and possibly made for use in the American Revolutionary War. Most likely this was a trade gun made for the Indians, but this gun shows virtually no use with a wonderful piece of wood still showing hewing marks when made. CONDITION: Fine overall. This is among the nicest American stocked trade guns of this era you will ever see. Metal is mostly smooth with dark plum/brown patina. Brass has medium mustard patina. Wood ramrod appears orig from time of use. There is a clean break in forestock with old glue repair, 3″ from forend which does not affect overall aesthetics. Mechanics are fine with a smooth clear bore. 53106-2 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1383 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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AMERICAN FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA MAPLE STOCKED MUSKET.