BRITISH 1777 SHORT LAND PATTERNED MUSKET.

BRITISH 1777 SHORT LAND PATTERNED MUSKET. Cal. 80. 41-7/8″ bbl marked with crown/”GR”/broad arrow over crossed scepters with “IG” in a sunken cartouche. Touch hole shows evidence of welding indicating the bbl has been reconverted back to flint from percussion. Lock marked with crown/”GR” and small crown under pan (no broad arrow indicating a Pattern 1756 liege-made lock). Behind the cock is “TOWER” reading vertically with shaded letters indicating this liege lock has been added since its working life. All brass furniture is proper British Short Land Pattern. Ramrod is of the orig type but is approx 2″ short. Sling swivels are modern replacements. Stock is European walnut of the proper shape and appears to be orig, however, some bbl pins have been replaced and the stock lacks the Ordnance storekeeper’s mark. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has not been cleaned and shows no evidence of pitting except near breech area. Lockplate has been cleaned at one time but still shows evidence of light pitting. Stock is in overall very good condition with several 1/2″ to 1″ long stress cracks originating at the buttplate not affectign soundness in any way. Rammer tail pipe appears to have been replaced as there is a 1/4″ long chip of wood missing at the tail and a 1/8″ gap at the front. Overall the stock has a cpl of dings and scratches and the initials “DvH” scratched in the buttstock. Overall a sound gun that could use the proper lock. 4-36520 PAS17 (3,000-6,000)

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
	2572	$1,265.00	BRITISH 1777 SHORT LAND PATTERNED MUSKET. Cal. 80. 41-7/8″ bbl marked with crown/”GR”/broad arrow over crossed scepters with “IG” in a sunken cartouche. Touch hole shows evidence of welding indicating the bbl has been reconverted back to flint from percussion. Lock marked with crown/”GR” and small crown under pan (no broad arrow indicating a Pattern 1756 liege-made lock). Behind the cock is “TOWER” reading vertically with shaded letters indicating this liege lock has been added since its working life. All brass furniture is proper British Short Land Pattern. Ramrod is of the orig type but is approx 2″ short. Sling swivels are modern replacements. Stock is European walnut of the proper shape and appears to be orig, however, some bbl pins have been replaced and the stock lacks the Ordnance storekeeper’s mark. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has not been cleaned and shows no evidence of pitting except near breech area. Lockplate has been cleaned at one time but still shows evidence of light pitting. Stock is in overall very good condition with several 1/2″ to 1″ long stress cracks originating at the buttplate not affectign soundness in any way. Rammer tail pipe appears to have been replaced as there is a 1/4″ long chip of wood missing at the tail and a 1/8″ gap at the front. Overall the stock has a cpl of dings and scratches and the initials “DvH” scratched in the buttstock. Overall a sound gun that could use the proper lock. 4-36520 PAS17 (3,000-6,000) 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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