PRE-BROWN BESS MUSKET, CA 1725.

PRE-BROWN BESS MUSKET, CA 1725. SN NSN. Cal. 80. 45-1/2″ rnd bbl. Marked “crown / GR” at tail of lock. Top of bbl is marked “POCOCK C 3 No 17” along with proof marks. Front tang of butt plate is engraved “MajRS Compy”. The 13-1/4″ triangular bayonet has a full ring around the rear, but is not orig to this gun. Socket is 3-7/8″ long & extends from muzzle to forearm tip. CONDITION: Metal has been lightly cleaned with moderate pitting remaining on bbl & butt plate, light pitting elsewhere. Markings are sharp, except on butt plate. Stock has some repairs at wrist & on forearm and has been refinished. Bayonet has not been cleaned & has moderate rust coverage & pitting. Main spring is replaced & lock appears to have had internal work done on it. 4-58217 PAS60 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2665	$14,375.00	PRE-BROWN BESS MUSKET, CA 1725. SN NSN. Cal. 80. 45-1/2″ rnd bbl. Marked “crown / GR” at tail of lock. Top of bbl is marked “POCOCK C 3 No 17” along with proof marks. Front tang of butt plate is engraved “MajRS Compy”. The 13-1/4″ triangular bayonet has a full ring around the rear, but is not orig to this gun. Socket is 3-7/8″ long & extends from muzzle to forearm tip. CONDITION: Metal has been lightly cleaned with moderate pitting remaining on bbl & butt plate, light pitting elsewhere. Markings are sharp, except on butt plate. Stock has some repairs at wrist & on forearm and has been refinished. Bayonet has not been cleaned & has moderate rust coverage & pitting. Main spring is replaced & lock appears to have had internal work done on it. 4-58217 PAS60 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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