TOWER SHORT LAND MUSKET.

TOWER SHORT LAND MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 42″ Round barrel with crown proofs at breech end, undated, Tower marked straight lock, has bridled friction frizzen, spring with trefoil finial. Large crown surmounting initials “GR” is on plate in front of cock. Walnut stock, brass mounted with flat sideplate, escutcheon plate at wrist, and short tang, to buttplate, has deeply fluted comb, and some inspector marks at rear of trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Good. A well done reconversion to flint, almost undetectable. Metal is a dark brown smooth patina, overall. Brass is a mellow mustard patina, probably cleaned long ago. Stock is very fine, retaining most of what appears to be its orig finish with lovely hand worn highlights at grip and forend from carrying and use. Stock shows numerous repairs both period and relatively new, mostly to bbl channel on both sides. 4-45719 MGM136 (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
	2475	$2,950.00	TOWER SHORT LAND MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 42″ Round barrel with crown proofs at breech end, undated, Tower marked straight lock, has bridled friction frizzen, spring with trefoil finial. Large crown surmounting initials “GR” is on plate in front of cock. Walnut stock, brass mounted with flat sideplate, escutcheon plate at wrist, and short tang, to buttplate, has deeply fluted comb, and some inspector marks at rear of trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Good. A well done reconversion to flint, almost undetectable. Metal is a dark brown smooth patina, overall. Brass is a mellow mustard patina, probably cleaned long ago. Stock is very fine, retaining most of what appears to be its orig finish with lovely hand worn highlights at grip and forend from carrying and use. Stock shows numerous repairs both period and relatively new, mostly to bbl channel on both sides. 4-45719 MGM136 (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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