FINE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET

FINE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 80. Fine Brown Bess with 42” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with all brass furniture and four ramrod guides with button head ramrod. Second guide is tapered like top guide. It has rounded serpentine brass sideplate with an acorn shaped thumbplate and smooth brass buttplate. There are two large proofmarks at breech end of bbl and lockplate has standard “TOWER” markings with the cipher of King George III in front of hammer. Accompanied by an orig socket bayonet with 16-1/2” triangular shaped blade marked “WOOLEY” with British proofs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a very dark, smooth, chocolate-brown patina with heavy pitting around pan. Lockplate & hammer are a gray metal color with fine pitting. Stock has a few small chips and a hairline by back lockplate screw, otherwise is sound with light nicks & dings and retains a fine professionally restored finish that does not detract. Bayonet is fine with mottled silver/brown patina and moderate rust on blade. 4-32616 JR548 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1563	$8,050.00	FINE 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 80. Fine Brown Bess with 42” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with all brass furniture and four ramrod guides with button head ramrod. Second guide is tapered like top guide. It has rounded serpentine brass sideplate with an acorn shaped thumbplate and smooth brass buttplate. There are two large proofmarks at breech end of bbl and lockplate has standard “TOWER” markings with the cipher of King George III in front of hammer. Accompanied by an orig socket bayonet with 16-1/2” triangular shaped blade marked “WOOLEY” with British proofs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a very dark, smooth, chocolate-brown patina with heavy pitting around pan. Lockplate & hammer are a gray metal color with fine pitting. Stock has a few small chips and a hairline by back lockplate screw, otherwise is sound with light nicks & dings and retains a fine professionally restored finish that does not detract. Bayonet is fine with mottled silver/brown patina and moderate rust on blade. 4-32616 JR548 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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