UNIDENTIFIED ENGLISH FUSIL c. 1770s.

UNIDENTIFIED ENGLISH FUSIL c. 1770s. SN NSN. Cal. 74. 42-1/4″ half oct./half rnd bbl having a patent breech and no proofmarks on left breech flat but stamped lightly on top flat with 3 enclosed initials but only partially legible. No proofmarks. Ramrod is old and could be orig to gun. Lockplate is unmarked and very finely crafted, having a waterproof pan with a drain to prevent moisture from getting into pan. The three ramrod thimbles appear to be silver as is the ornate triggerguard that is scroll-engraved on the bowl and also the two-step buttplate, which is also engraved on the tang. Also included is a fancy silver wrist escutcheon and the lock is secured by an iron sideplate measuring 6″ long. Stock is nicely carved around the lock and behind the bbl tang. CONDITION: Wood is in very nice condition from the forend through the wrist area, having some wormholes and minor wood losses near buttplate with several stress fractures being 1-1/2″ long and one 4″ long crack which should be repaired. 4-31676 PS72 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1634	$2,300.00	UNIDENTIFIED ENGLISH FUSIL c. 1770s. SN NSN. Cal. 74. 42-1/4″ half oct./half rnd bbl having a patent breech and no proofmarks on left breech flat but stamped lightly on top flat with 3 enclosed initials but only partially legible. No proofmarks. Ramrod is old and could be orig to gun. Lockplate is unmarked and very finely crafted, having a waterproof pan with a drain to prevent moisture from getting into pan. The three ramrod thimbles appear to be silver as is the ornate triggerguard that is scroll-engraved on the bowl and also the two-step buttplate, which is also engraved on the tang. Also included is a fancy silver wrist escutcheon and the lock is secured by an iron sideplate measuring 6″ long. Stock is nicely carved around the lock and behind the bbl tang. CONDITION: Wood is in very nice condition from the forend through the wrist area, having some wormholes and minor wood losses near buttplate with several stress fractures being 1-1/2″ long and one 4″ long crack which should be repaired. 4-31676 PS72 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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