3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET OF THE NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA

3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET OF THE NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA SN NSN. Cal. 80. Standard 3rd Model Brown Bess with 39-1/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with two large British proofs at breech end. Lockplate is much worn with most of maker’s name in front of hammer worn away. It has the date “1797” with outline of logo of the East India Company vertically behind hammer. It has all brass furniture with three guides and an unusual replacement trumpet head ramrod. It has sling wires in forestock and trigger guard. Left side of butt is branded “5TH BAT N.S.M”, apparently for the 5th Battalion of the Nova Scotia Militia. There is a small cartouche on left side panel and front lockplate screw is missing. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains a cleaned medium patina with scattered fine pitting. Lockplate & hammer are smooth showing heavy wear. Stock has nicks, scratches & dings with a couple of minor cracks, shows heavy wear and an old cleaning. Mechanics are fine. 4-32714 JR559 (1,500-2,000)

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
	1570	$2,587.00	3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET OF THE NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA SN NSN. Cal. 80. Standard 3rd Model Brown Bess with 39-1/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle with two large British proofs at breech end. Lockplate is much worn with most of maker’s name in front of hammer worn away. It has the date “1797” with outline of logo of the East India Company vertically behind hammer. It has all brass furniture with three guides and an unusual replacement trumpet head ramrod. It has sling wires in forestock and trigger guard. Left side of butt is branded “5TH BAT N.S.M”, apparently for the 5th Battalion of the Nova Scotia Militia. There is a small cartouche on left side panel and front lockplate screw is missing. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains a cleaned medium patina with scattered fine pitting. Lockplate & hammer are smooth showing heavy wear. Stock has nicks, scratches & dings with a couple of minor cracks, shows heavy wear and an old cleaning. Mechanics are fine. 4-32714 JR559 (1,500-2,000) 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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