REGIMENTALLY MARKED FLINTLOCK BRITISH OFFICERS CARBINE.

REGIMENTALLY MARKED FLINTLOCK BRITISH OFFICERS CARBINE. Cal. .67, 20″ long bbl, this British smooth bore carbine is clearly marked “R5/E/43” in bold, shaded, engravings on the bow of the brass trigger guard designating the 5th Regiment, Troop E and rack number 43. The walnut stock retains its untouched orig finish with pinched tear drop panels behind the lock, notched comb, and relief beaver tail around the tang of its English-proofed bbl. The bbl shows the partially obscured “MB” bbl proof, probably for Martin Brander. The carbine retains its “1756-style sling bar and ring. The orig flintlock has remnants of the name “BRANDER” with crown. The nose cap is cast brass and the forward ramrod pipe is trumpet shaped. CONDITION: The ramrod is not orig to this gun. The carbine had originally been fitted with a swivel ramrod which has lost and replace at a later date with the present replacement. 4-40005 RG14 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2534	$2,300.00	REGIMENTALLY MARKED FLINTLOCK BRITISH OFFICERS CARBINE. Cal. .67, 20″ long bbl, this British smooth bore carbine is clearly marked “R5/E/43” in bold, shaded, engravings on the bow of the brass trigger guard designating the 5th Regiment, Troop E and rack number 43. The walnut stock retains its untouched orig finish with pinched tear drop panels behind the lock, notched comb, and relief beaver tail around the tang of its English-proofed bbl. The bbl shows the partially obscured “MB” bbl proof, probably for Martin Brander. The carbine retains its “1756-style sling bar and ring. The orig flintlock has remnants of the name “BRANDER” with crown. The nose cap is cast brass and the forward ramrod pipe is trumpet shaped. CONDITION: The ramrod is not orig to this gun. The carbine had originally been fitted with a swivel ramrod which has lost and replace at a later date with the present replacement. 4-40005 RG14 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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