TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET REGIMENTALLY MARKED.

TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET REGIMENTALLY MARKED. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 41-1/8″ Round barrel with proofs at rear has indecipherable, probably regimental, markings, at top of bbl. Slightly curved lock with bridled frizzen and serpentine cock, is engraved “TOWER” at tail, with sovereign crown over “GR” in front of cock. Walnut stock has traditional brass mounts with heavy rounded trigger guard having nicely shaped finial and beaded termination to tang. Sideplate is flat with long tail with bulbous teat. Escutcheon plate at grip, is engraved “G/ 52”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is mostly rough dark patina, showing cleaning and welding of breech area, pitting artificially copied with punch. Orig flintlock has clear markings, matches condition of bbl well, but does not fit lock mortise. Stock is heavily cleaned with some scratch marks evident from cleaning. Sharp edges are rounded. Chips are missing from top of lock mortise. There are a number of repairs and replacement of wood along bbl channel. Brass furniture is cleaned, and mellowed back to a pleasing gold. Ramrod is a replacement. Lock will not cock. 4-45717 MGM168 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2293	$2,875.00	TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET REGIMENTALLY MARKED. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 41-1/8″ Round barrel with proofs at rear has indecipherable, probably regimental, markings, at top of bbl. Slightly curved lock with bridled frizzen and serpentine cock, is engraved “TOWER” at tail, with sovereign crown over “GR” in front of cock. Walnut stock has traditional brass mounts with heavy rounded trigger guard having nicely shaped finial and beaded termination to tang. Sideplate is flat with long tail with bulbous teat. Escutcheon plate at grip, is engraved “G/ 52”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is mostly rough dark patina, showing cleaning and welding of breech area, pitting artificially copied with punch. Orig flintlock has clear markings, matches condition of bbl well, but does not fit lock mortise. Stock is heavily cleaned with some scratch marks evident from cleaning. Sharp edges are rounded. Chips are missing from top of lock mortise. There are a number of repairs and replacement of wood along bbl channel. Brass furniture is cleaned, and mellowed back to a pleasing gold. Ramrod is a replacement. Lock will not cock. 4-45717 MGM168 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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