THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS DIGBY NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA CONVERSION MUSKET.

THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS DIGBY NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 80. Fine early conversion with 39” round bbl, bayonet lug on the top at the muzzle. Lockplate is marked “TOWER” behind the hammer with the cypher of George III in front of the hammer. Conversion consists of a screwed in thimble with a hand-forged hammer that has a long nose and long spur. Wrist has a very old braided cord repair that had required the comb to be partly cut away. Left side of the comb was crudely whittled out to accommodate someone’s big fat face. Brass furniture with “S” shaped sideplate and brass buttplate. Left side of the comb at the heel is branded in 3/8” letters “14:B/DIGBY”. The rammer and sling loops are missing. The conversion was likely done by the Militia. CONDITION: Iron retains a heavy, crusty dark brown patina overall. Brass is extremely dark, nearly black. The rope wrist repair is obviously very old with polished surface. The wood, otherwise seems sound with an old dark patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-48931 JR712 (800-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	796	$891.00	THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS DIGBY NOVA SCOTIA MILITIA CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 80. Fine early conversion with 39” round bbl, bayonet lug on the top at the muzzle. Lockplate is marked “TOWER” behind the hammer with the cypher of George III in front of the hammer. Conversion consists of a screwed in thimble with a hand-forged hammer that has a long nose and long spur. Wrist has a very old braided cord repair that had required the comb to be partly cut away. Left side of the comb was crudely whittled out to accommodate someone’s big fat face. Brass furniture with “S” shaped sideplate and brass buttplate. Left side of the comb at the heel is branded in 3/8” letters “14:B/DIGBY”. The rammer and sling loops are missing. The conversion was likely done by the Militia. CONDITION: Iron retains a heavy, crusty dark brown patina overall. Brass is extremely dark, nearly black. The rope wrist repair is obviously very old with polished surface. The wood, otherwise seems sound with an old dark patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-48931 JR712 (800-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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