WILSON 1779 DATED SHORT LAND TYPE FLINTLOCK FUSIL/ MUSKET.

WILSON 1779 DATED SHORT LAND TYPE FLINTLOCK FUSIL/ MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75, 39″ Barrel with bayonet stud, is marked at breech end “WILSON – 1779”. Heart-shaped proof engraved with “V” “E” “I” and “C” and surmounted by “4”, is also stamped twice with “RW” under “*” (Robert Wilson) and London gunmakers proofs. Rounded lock with bridled frizzen and serpentine cock is engraved “Wilson” in front of cock, with “1779” and heart-shaped proof as on bbl, on tail. Stock is brass mounted with furniture similar to standard short land pattern, but much simpler and lighter. Rounded sideplate is tailless. Proof matching that on lock and bbl is stamped into right side of deeply fluted comb, which also has a deep branding of “SS”. “76” is deeply stamped behind sideplate. Weight: 8-1/2 lbs. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is a smooth mottled plum brown over pinprick pitting. Marking is clear. Touch hole bushed. Markings on lock also are excellent. Pan shows considerable erosion. Top jaw and screw replaced. Stock is fine, retaining most of its orig finish, maintained with rubbed-in oil, showing pleasing hand rubbed highlights from normal wear. There is a small split at front of lock mortise, and a small crack running from rear lock screw to breech of bbl. Bbl channel is quite good, with some repaired cracks. No sling loops, with swivel point of front loop plugged. A fine looking solid example, with excellent markings. 4-45714 MGM170 (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
	2476	$2,065.00	WILSON 1779 DATED SHORT LAND TYPE FLINTLOCK FUSIL/ MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75, 39″ Barrel with bayonet stud, is marked at breech end “WILSON – 1779”. Heart-shaped proof engraved with “V” “E” “I” and “C” and surmounted by “4”, is also stamped twice with “RW” under “” (Robert Wilson) and London gunmakers proofs. Rounded lock with bridled frizzen and serpentine cock is engraved “Wilson” in front of cock, with “1779” and heart-shaped proof as on bbl, on tail. Stock is brass mounted with furniture similar to standard short land pattern, but much simpler and lighter. Rounded sideplate is tailless. Proof matching that on lock and bbl is stamped into right side of deeply fluted comb, which also has a deep branding of “SS”. “76” is deeply stamped behind sideplate. Weight: 8-1/2 lbs. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is a smooth mottled plum brown over pinprick pitting. Marking is clear. Touch hole bushed. Markings on lock also are excellent. Pan shows considerable erosion. Top jaw and screw replaced. Stock is fine, retaining most of its orig finish, maintained with rubbed-in oil, showing pleasing hand rubbed highlights from normal wear. There is a small split at front of lock mortise, and a small crack running from rear lock screw to breech of bbl. Bbl channel is quite good, with some repaired cracks. No sling loops, with swivel point of front loop plugged. A fine looking solid example, with excellent markings. 4-45714 MGM170 (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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