MARYLAND COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS.

MARYLAND COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS. This Walnut stocked Brown Bess musket has a 42” bbl with no British proof marks. The flared second ramrod pipe denotes manufacture during the 1777 period. The bbl length and hardware conform to the specifications of the few marked Committee of Safety muskets. The sling swivels appear to be orig. The hardware, bbl length and stock carving are typical of 2nd model Brown Bess muskets but the trigger guard is undersized characteristic of American made examples. The rear ramrod screw extends upward through the wrist escutcheon as is the case in Maryland Committee of Safety muskets. This is a rare musket, especially in this excellent condition. CONDITION: Some 5” wood slivers are missing on each side forward of the lock. The ramrod is the correct style but may not be orig. The musket appears to be orig throughout with no repairs or restoration. The lock is orig flint. 48273 RGG10 (9,000-16,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1509	$6,490.00	MARYLAND COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS. This Walnut stocked Brown Bess musket has a 42” bbl with no British proof marks. The flared second ramrod pipe denotes manufacture during the 1777 period. The bbl length and hardware conform to the specifications of the few marked Committee of Safety muskets. The sling swivels appear to be orig. The hardware, bbl length and stock carving are typical of 2nd model Brown Bess muskets but the trigger guard is undersized characteristic of American made examples. The rear ramrod screw extends upward through the wrist escutcheon as is the case in Maryland Committee of Safety muskets. This is a rare musket, especially in this excellent condition. CONDITION: Some 5” wood slivers are missing on each side forward of the lock. The ramrod is the correct style but may not be orig. The musket appears to be orig throughout with no repairs or restoration. The lock is orig flint. 48273 RGG10 (9,000-16,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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