TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. Standard configuration with 41-3/4″ barrel, with remnants of proofs at rear, also stamped with “*” over “10”. Slightly curved round bodied lock is engraved “TOWER” behind serpentine cock, with sovereign crown over “GN” in front with broad arrow proof. American walnut stock has no markings, and faithfully replicates most of the features of an original Brown Bess stock, with all furniture expertly inletted and correctly placed. However, there is no swell to area around tailpipe. Flat sideplate has long tail. Escutcheon plate at wrist has vestiges of an old engraving. Trigger guard is of rounded type, with nicely filed finials. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is relatively smooth, chocolate brown patina overall. Lock is mostly brown over some bright polish. Cock is an old parts replacement. Stock is fine, with most of its orig finish, with a few minor marks. Large repair with new wood was put in at top of lockplate, extending to bbl tang. Rear sling loop is mostly bright polish, and retained by phillips screw. There is no provision in stock for front sling loop. Ramrod is an old, but undersized, replacement. Lock and frizzen are crisp. 4-45715 MGM169 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2474	$0.00	TOWER SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. Standard configuration with 41-3/4″ barrel, with remnants of proofs at rear, also stamped with “” over “10”. Slightly curved round bodied lock is engraved “TOWER” behind serpentine cock, with sovereign crown over “GN” in front with broad arrow proof. American walnut stock has no markings, and faithfully replicates most of the features of an original Brown Bess stock, with all furniture expertly inletted and correctly placed. However, there is no swell to area around tailpipe. Flat sideplate has long tail. Escutcheon plate at wrist has vestiges of an old engraving. Trigger guard is of rounded type, with nicely filed finials. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is relatively smooth, chocolate brown patina overall. Lock is mostly brown over some bright polish. Cock is an old parts replacement. Stock is fine, with most of its orig finish, with a few minor marks. Large repair with new wood was put in at top of lockplate, extending to bbl tang. Rear sling loop is mostly bright polish, and retained by phillips screw. There is no provision in stock for front sling loop. Ramrod is an old, but undersized, replacement. Lock and frizzen are crisp. 4-45715 MGM169 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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