MILITIA MARINE BROWN BESS.

MILITIA MARINE BROWN BESS. SN NSN. 80 Cal 41-1/4″ bbl. Bayonet studs set back 1-1/4″ from muzzle bbl. Breech showing no proof marks and evidence of reconversion. Lock mortise now contains the incorrect pattern 1777 Tower lock that has also been reconverted and fitted to this gun. CONDITION: Metal is generally good with heavy pitting near the breach and large area of welded metal. Lock is generally in less than good condition and does not fit the lock mortise. Wood Stock in generally good conditions but has had numerous wood repairs behind and in front of trigger guard. Cracks and splinters missing on the fore end. With a 2-3/4″ piece of wood missing on top of lock and two wooden plugs inserted behind the trigger stock. 4-35212 PAS16 (2,000-3,500)

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
	2666	$2,242.50	MILITIA MARINE BROWN BESS. SN NSN. 80 Cal 41-1/4″ bbl. Bayonet studs set back 1-1/4″ from muzzle bbl. Breech showing no proof marks and evidence of reconversion. Lock mortise now contains the incorrect pattern 1777 Tower lock that has also been reconverted and fitted to this gun. CONDITION: Metal is generally good with heavy pitting near the breach and large area of welded metal. Lock is generally in less than good condition and does not fit the lock mortise. Wood Stock in generally good conditions but has had numerous wood repairs behind and in front of trigger guard. Cracks and splinters missing on the fore end. With a 2-3/4″ piece of wood missing on top of lock and two wooden plugs inserted behind the trigger stock. 4-35212 PAS16 (2,000-3,500) 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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