INTERESTING REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

INTERESTING REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 80. 41-3/8” rnd bbl. The lockplate is marked “EDGE / 1762” vertically at the rear. A crown over “GR” is engraved in front of the lightly engraved swan neck cock. Top of bbl is marked “63d”. Upper tang of the brass buttplate is engraved “R. E. / castle / 1690”. “RE” is branded on both sides of the stock near the butt. Counter- plate is engraved with a snake. Trigger guard and tailpipe have similar engraving. This engraving is probably American. This is identified by Blackmore as a “militia and marine” pattern but the marks on the bbl indicate 63d Regt of Inf, which saw service at Bunker Hill, and the “RE” markings indicate Royal Engineers. The 16-1/4” triangular socket bayonet is marked “S·HILL / 4F” on the top of the blade and “F / 67” on the socket. The bayonet lug on top of the bbl has been modified to accept a sight blade. Lockplate is marked “R. E. / * / keyhole” beneath the pan inside. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on bbl and lock. Dark patina on brass fittings. Stock is repaired above the lock at the rear and along the forearm with some replaced splinters. Sling swivels are missing. Mechanically good. Bayonet has a matching patina. 4-58270 FS5 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	44	$11,212.00	INTERESTING REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 80. 41-3/8” rnd bbl. The lockplate is marked “EDGE / 1762” vertically at the rear. A crown over “GR” is engraved in front of the lightly engraved swan neck cock. Top of bbl is marked “63d”. Upper tang of the brass buttplate is engraved “R. E. / castle / 1690”. “RE” is branded on both sides of the stock near the butt. Counter- plate is engraved with a snake. Trigger guard and tailpipe have similar engraving. This engraving is probably American. This is identified by Blackmore as a “militia and marine” pattern but the marks on the bbl indicate 63d Regt of Inf, which saw service at Bunker Hill, and the “RE” markings indicate Royal Engineers. The 16-1/4” triangular socket bayonet is marked “S·HILL / 4F” on the top of the blade and “F / 67” on the socket. The bayonet lug on top of the bbl has been modified to accept a sight blade. Lockplate is marked “R. E. / * / keyhole” beneath the pan inside. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on bbl and lock. Dark patina on brass fittings. Stock is repaired above the lock at the rear and along the forearm with some replaced splinters. Sling swivels are missing. Mechanically good. Bayonet has a matching patina. 4-58270 FS5 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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