BRITISH PRE BROWN BESS 3 SCREW MUSKET.

BRITISH PRE BROWN BESS 3 SCREW MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78 41 ” long bbl front sight located 2-1/4″ behind muzzle stocked to the muzzle with gun makers company view and proof marks, with sunken “RS” ( possibly Richard Sinckler) at left side of breech. 7-1/4″ long flat lock marked “crown GR broad arrow” under the faceted pan with deeply engraved “TOWER over 19″ reading vertically behind the cock. Heavy pre-land pattern brass furniture, butt plate has a 7″ long tang running along the ridge of the butt. Heavy yet graceful brass trigger guard with hole for rear sling swivel (not present). 7″ long 3 screw high rounded brass side plate. Original Tail pipe holding the nicely reproduced wooden rammer and two bbl shaped pipes. Massive 3” long brass escutcheon engraved with a shaded “o” surmounted with a crown. Wood stock appears to be in very nice condition. Deeply branded on right side of butt is an indiscernible marking, possibly a castle or private stand designation. CONDITION: Bbl shows a nice aged patina. The lock exhibits evidence of extensive restoration, but very well done. Generally in very good and sound condition having had a repaired crack at lower wrist now almost imperceptible, sliver missing at right side of fore stock near muzzle. Fine stress cracks are present at upper edge of the fore stock, but not affecting overall appearance and sturdiness. 4-35796 (8,500-10,000)

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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	2667	$0.00	BRITISH PRE BROWN BESS 3 SCREW MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78 41 ” long bbl front sight located 2-1/4″ behind muzzle stocked to the muzzle with gun makers company view and proof marks, with sunken “RS” ( possibly Richard Sinckler) at left side of breech. 7-1/4″ long flat lock marked “crown GR broad arrow” under the faceted pan with deeply engraved “TOWER over 19″ reading vertically behind the cock. Heavy pre-land pattern brass furniture, butt plate has a 7″ long tang running along the ridge of the butt. Heavy yet graceful brass trigger guard with hole for rear sling swivel (not present). 7″ long 3 screw high rounded brass side plate. Original Tail pipe holding the nicely reproduced wooden rammer and two bbl shaped pipes. Massive 3” long brass escutcheon engraved with a shaded “o” surmounted with a crown. Wood stock appears to be in very nice condition. Deeply branded on right side of butt is an indiscernible marking, possibly a castle or private stand designation. CONDITION: Bbl shows a nice aged patina. The lock exhibits evidence of extensive restoration, but very well done. Generally in very good and sound condition having had a repaired crack at lower wrist now almost imperceptible, sliver missing at right side of fore stock near muzzle. Fine stress cracks are present at upper edge of the fore stock, but not affecting overall appearance and sturdiness. 4-35796 (8,500-10,000) 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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