BRITISH PRIVATE CONTACT MUSKET

BRITISH PRIVATE CONTACT MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78 37-7/8 ” long bbl marked with gun makers Co Proof marks and bbl makers mark “*” over “IB” (James Barbar). Lock marked with “BARBAR” underneath the flash pan. Bayonet lug set back 2″ from muzzle. Accompanied by the 17″ long by 1-5/16″ wide Brown Bess bayonet with leather scabbard having a repaired tip. Gun is stocked in brass furniture, plain trigger guard measures 10″ long, two step brass butt plate tang 2-3/4″ long, four bbl shaped rammer pipes retains the ramrod, brass nose cap and “s” shaped side plate and wrist escutcheon plate engraved with a large numeral 3. Walnut stock with a nicely carved beaver tail behind the bbl tang. Deeply branded on right side of butt is an indiscernible marking, possibly a castle or private stand designation. PROVENANCE: Dr Frank Miller Estate Col. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition retaining its original polish. Wood is untouched and has not been cleaned and retains much of it original character. 4-35730 PAS30 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2675	$3,450.00	BRITISH PRIVATE CONTACT MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78 37-7/8 ” long bbl marked with gun makers Co Proof marks and bbl makers mark “” over “IB” (James Barbar). Lock marked with “BARBAR” underneath the flash pan. Bayonet lug set back 2″ from muzzle. Accompanied by the 17″ long by 1-5/16″ wide Brown Bess bayonet with leather scabbard having a repaired tip. Gun is stocked in brass furniture, plain trigger guard measures 10″ long, two step brass butt plate tang 2-3/4″ long, four bbl shaped rammer pipes retains the ramrod, brass nose cap and “s” shaped side plate and wrist escutcheon plate engraved with a large numeral 3. Walnut stock with a nicely carved beaver tail behind the bbl tang. Deeply branded on right side of butt is an indiscernible marking, possibly a castle or private stand designation. PROVENANCE: Dr Frank Miller Estate Col. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition retaining its original polish. Wood is untouched and has not been cleaned and retains much of it original character. 4-35730 PAS30 (3,000-5,000) 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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