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2674
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$3,162.50
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AMERICAN RESTOCKED SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS. SN NSN. 80 cal. 41 -3/4″ long bbl. Proof marks having been scrubbed during restocking process, but still shows evidence of view and proof marks at top of breach,”*” over “IW” (John Wately) at left side. Pattern 1756 lock marked with “crown” over “GR”, broad arrow and behind the cock evidence of Tower mostly having been scrubbed off during restocking. Inside lock plate marked “WG” (William Grice)with a “crown over 2″ inspectors mark. All British furniture used in restocking process minus the second rammer pipe. Curly maple stock in an almost exact Brown Bess pattern. With a thin brass band in place of the nose cap. Comes with an unmarked Brown Bess bayonet with 17” blade. PROVENANCE: Dr.Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Metal is very good to fine as is the stock no chips cracks or wood losses. 4-35729 PAS3 (4,000-7,000)
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. |