U.S. SURCHARGED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction)Tang screw stripped, but present.

U.S. SURCHARGED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 73. NSN. 46-1/8” rnd. bbl. orig flint with very faint “TOWER” marking on lockplate. Surcharge “US” on top of breech is very light. Right side of stock is heavily branded, ”U.STATES”. Ramrod and front sling swivel are replacements. 14” triangular bayonet is stamped, “EN” on top flat and “WD” on socket. Bayonet slot is larger than stud on bbl. This very gun is depicted in a booklet which depicts it while on display at the Princeton Battlefield State Park. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with normal handling marks. Internal mechanics were repaired to make it again functional. Much of the forestock has been professionally replaced and nicely aged. 4-30812 JJ22 (3,500-6,500)

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
	1564	$8,050.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Correction)Tang screw stripped, but present. U.S. SURCHARGED FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 73. NSN. 46-1/8” rnd. bbl. orig flint with very faint “TOWER” marking on lockplate. Surcharge “US” on top of breech is very light. Right side of stock is heavily branded, ”U.STATES”. Ramrod and front sling swivel are replacements. 14” triangular bayonet is stamped, “EN” on top flat and “WD” on socket. Bayonet slot is larger than stud on bbl. This very gun is depicted in a booklet which depicts it while on display at the Princeton Battlefield State Park. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with normal handling marks. Internal mechanics were repaired to make it again functional. Much of the forestock has been professionally replaced and nicely aged. 4-30812 JJ22 (3,500-6,500) 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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