SCARCE 3RD MODEL SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SCARCE 3RD MODEL SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. Fine early flintlock with 37″ rnd bbl, front sight/bayonet lug on top at the muzzle with two British proofs at the breech end. Brass mounted with brass forend tip and 3-3/4″ flared upper ramrod guide, a flared middle guide and nose pipe with swell in the forestock at the nose pipe area. Guides contain a steel buttonhead ramrod. There is a iron sling wire through the forestock with a corresponding sling wire in the brass trigger guard and it has a smooth brass buttplate with stepped top tang. Lockplate is nearly worn smooth with only the trace of a crown with indecipherable writing below. Lockplate is about 6-1/4″ long, slightly curved with short teat and a light incised border around the edges. Hammer is gooseneck shape and slightly rounded with light border line and is probably a replacement. Bbl appears to be a reconversion. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with raised teardrop side panels and a raised panel around the top tang. Accompanied by an orig style, reproduction 1-pc leather sling with brass hook. Also accompanied by an orig British style socket bayonet with 15-1/2″ triangle shaped blade that has a cartouche near the shank and it has its orig brass & black leather sheath. CONDITION: Fine, as restored and reconverted. Bbl retains a smooth even dark brown patina with a few spots of light rust. Lockplate & hammer retain a smooth gray patina with the hammer artificially aged. Brass retains a very dark mustard patina. Stock is sound showing heavy wear and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet has a crusty rust brown finish with moderate pitting. Sheath has a loose tip with solid black leather body. 4-41874 JR270 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2479	$0.00	SCARCE 3RD MODEL SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. Fine early flintlock with 37″ rnd bbl, front sight/bayonet lug on top at the muzzle with two British proofs at the breech end. Brass mounted with brass forend tip and 3-3/4″ flared upper ramrod guide, a flared middle guide and nose pipe with swell in the forestock at the nose pipe area. Guides contain a steel buttonhead ramrod. There is a iron sling wire through the forestock with a corresponding sling wire in the brass trigger guard and it has a smooth brass buttplate with stepped top tang. Lockplate is nearly worn smooth with only the trace of a crown with indecipherable writing below. Lockplate is about 6-1/4″ long, slightly curved with short teat and a light incised border around the edges. Hammer is gooseneck shape and slightly rounded with light border line and is probably a replacement. Bbl appears to be a reconversion. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with raised teardrop side panels and a raised panel around the top tang. Accompanied by an orig style, reproduction 1-pc leather sling with brass hook. Also accompanied by an orig British style socket bayonet with 15-1/2″ triangle shaped blade that has a cartouche near the shank and it has its orig brass & black leather sheath. CONDITION: Fine, as restored and reconverted. Bbl retains a smooth even dark brown patina with a few spots of light rust. Lockplate & hammer retain a smooth gray patina with the hammer artificially aged. Brass retains a very dark mustard patina. Stock is sound showing heavy wear and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet has a crusty rust brown finish with moderate pitting. Sheath has a loose tip with solid black leather body. 4-41874 JR270 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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