BRITISH SHORT LAND PATTERN 1777 HP (HIRST & PRATT)Musket.

BRITISH SHORT LAND PATTERN 1777 HP (HIRST & PRATT)Musket. SN NSN. Cal. 78. 41-7/8″ bbl marked at the top breech crown/”GR”/broad arrow over crown/crossed scepters. Nicely engraved 3″ from the breech “79 REGt”. Lockplate marked with crown/”GR” and crown/broad arrow under pan. Behind the cock is marked “TOWER” reading vertically. Brass furniture is all Pattern 1777 and the escutcheon is marked “I/60”. Wood stock is in proper form and has the storekeeper’s mark on the right side of the buttstock. For a complete history of this gun’s service, please refer to Man at Arms for the Gun Collector, Vol. 30, No. 5, 2008, Pages 20-24. The article features this gun in particular and the role of the 79th Regiment’s service from 1778 through 1782 and their service in the Americas. The regiment was raised in 1778 and authorized for 3 years or the duration of the rebellion. The 79th arrived in Jamaica in 1779 and working in conjunction with the 60th Regiment (Royal American), they participated in the expedition to the Spanish Main and seized control of Fort St. John, near Lake Nicaragua. Leaving Jamaica in February of 1780 they arrived at the St. John’s River in Nicaragua with Horatio Nelson assuming command of the naval forces. Shortly thereafter, the Spanish commander surrendered Fort St. John as the British had cut off their water supply. Due to disease, orders were issued to destroy the fort in November, 1780. By February, 1781, the British troops arrived back in Port Royal and in the following year the 79th was sent to New York, where most, if not all, privates were drafted into other British regiments for the balance and duration of the war. Included with this lot is over 50 pages of research by Kent W. Johns, author of the article, along with three books that comprise supporting information on this unit’s history; Nelson/A Dream of Glory, 1758-1797, John Sugden (2004); and two volumes of the New-York Historical Society entitled Kemble Papers Collections, 1883-1884. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show dark patina consistent with age. Brass furniture has a very nice mellow yellow color, sling swivels and ramrod appear to be orig. A 3″ x 1/8″ sliver of wood is missing on the left side of forend and a 4″ stress crack originating at the top of the sideplate that has been carefully re-glued. Balance of stock is in very good condition having two small filled in areas around the pin that retains the rear rammer pipe and back of trigger guard. Otherwise, normal dents, dings and scratches consistent with age. 4-38157 PAS12 (9,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2571	$9,200.00	BRITISH SHORT LAND PATTERN 1777 HP (HIRST & PRATT)Musket. SN NSN. Cal. 78. 41-7/8″ bbl marked at the top breech crown/”GR”/broad arrow over crown/crossed scepters. Nicely engraved 3″ from the breech “79 REGt”. Lockplate marked with crown/”GR” and crown/broad arrow under pan. Behind the cock is marked “TOWER” reading vertically. Brass furniture is all Pattern 1777 and the escutcheon is marked “I/60”. Wood stock is in proper form and has the storekeeper’s mark on the right side of the buttstock. For a complete history of this gun’s service, please refer to Man at Arms for the Gun Collector, Vol. 30, No. 5, 2008, Pages 20-24. The article features this gun in particular and the role of the 79th Regiment’s service from 1778 through 1782 and their service in the Americas. The regiment was raised in 1778 and authorized for 3 years or the duration of the rebellion. The 79th arrived in Jamaica in 1779 and working in conjunction with the 60th Regiment (Royal American), they participated in the expedition to the Spanish Main and seized control of Fort St. John, near Lake Nicaragua. Leaving Jamaica in February of 1780 they arrived at the St. John’s River in Nicaragua with Horatio Nelson assuming command of the naval forces. Shortly thereafter, the Spanish commander surrendered Fort St. John as the British had cut off their water supply. Due to disease, orders were issued to destroy the fort in November, 1780. By February, 1781, the British troops arrived back in Port Royal and in the following year the 79th was sent to New York, where most, if not all, privates were drafted into other British regiments for the balance and duration of the war. Included with this lot is over 50 pages of research by Kent W. Johns, author of the article, along with three books that comprise supporting information on this unit’s history; Nelson/A Dream of Glory, 1758-1797, John Sugden (2004); and two volumes of the New-York Historical Society entitled Kemble Papers Collections, 1883-1884. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show dark patina consistent with age. Brass furniture has a very nice mellow yellow color, sling swivels and ramrod appear to be orig. A 3″ x 1/8″ sliver of wood is missing on the left side of forend and a 4″ stress crack originating at the top of the sideplate that has been carefully re-glued. Balance of stock is in very good condition having two small filled in areas around the pin that retains the rear rammer pipe and back of trigger guard. Otherwise, normal dents, dings and scratches consistent with age. 4-38157 PAS12 (9,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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