3RD MODEL INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET

3RD MODEL INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET Cal. 75. Fine India Pattern Brown Bess with 38-1/2” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with heart shaped logo of East India Company & maker’s name “TWIGG” and date “1779”. There are also various British proofs. Lockplate is marked “NICHOLSON” in front of hammer with a couple of small proof marks and the heart shaped logO of East India Company on tail of lockplate and date “1779” vertically behind hammer. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with all brass furniture with three ramrod guides and brass nosecap with slightly rounded serpentine sideplate and long trigger guard with a brass buttplate having number “49” stamped over number “60”. It has sling wires on forestock & trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl is a dull cleaned finish mixed with dark patina and a few spots of fine pitting. Lock & hammer are identical condition. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings, a couple of old cracks in forestock with grain checks by nosepipe and retains 60-70% strong orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. 4-32597 JR550 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1568	$4,600.00	3RD MODEL INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET Cal. 75. Fine India Pattern Brown Bess with 38-1/2” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with heart shaped logo of East India Company & maker’s name “TWIGG” and date “1779”. There are also various British proofs. Lockplate is marked “NICHOLSON” in front of hammer with a couple of small proof marks and the heart shaped logO of East India Company on tail of lockplate and date “1779” vertically behind hammer. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with all brass furniture with three ramrod guides and brass nosecap with slightly rounded serpentine sideplate and long trigger guard with a brass buttplate having number “49” stamped over number “60”. It has sling wires on forestock & trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl is a dull cleaned finish mixed with dark patina and a few spots of fine pitting. Lock & hammer are identical condition. Stock is sound with light nicks & dings, a couple of old cracks in forestock with grain checks by nosepipe and retains 60-70% strong orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. 4-32597 JR550 (3,000-5,000) 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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