CONVERTED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

CONVERTED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. Cal. .80. 43″ rnd bbl. The rear of the lockplate is marked vertically “TOWER / 1742”. The conversion was accomplished by clamping a percussion nose in the flint hammer and installing a drum and nipple. The swivels and nosecap are missing. The ramrod is broken and repaired. CONDITION: The bbl has been cleaned but still has moderate to heavy pitting at the rear and spots of pitting scattered throughout its length. The front two stock pins are missing as is the tang screw. A screw has been added at the tail of the lockplate to hold it in place. The stock has minor chips and cracks. Ciak Collection 4-53241 FS416 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1048	$9,487.00	CONVERTED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. Cal. .80. 43″ rnd bbl. The rear of the lockplate is marked vertically “TOWER / 1742”. The conversion was accomplished by clamping a percussion nose in the flint hammer and installing a drum and nipple. The swivels and nosecap are missing. The ramrod is broken and repaired. CONDITION: The bbl has been cleaned but still has moderate to heavy pitting at the rear and spots of pitting scattered throughout its length. The front two stock pins are missing as is the tang screw. A screw has been added at the tail of the lockplate to hold it in place. The stock has minor chips and cracks. Ciak Collection 4-53241 FS416 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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