RARE DUBLIN CASTLE 3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

RARE DUBLIN CASTLE 3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 80. Scarce Brown Bess with 38-1/2” bbl, square front sight/bayonet lug, brass furniture with typical ramrod guides and nose pipe, heavy trigger guard with ball end finial and stepped tang brass buttplate. The lock is marked vertically behind the hammer “Dublin Castle” and in front of the hammer with a crown over “GR”. It has a short brass sideplate with a 3rd screw through the center. Accompanied by a large saber blade socket bayonet, with 23-1/4” blade and 4-1/4” socket. The blade & shank of the bayonet have various inspector marks. It is in a 1-pc stock with raised side panels. CONDITION: About good. Old re-conversion with new frizzen spring and reattached pan which, when welded back into place, obliterated part of the markings on the lock. Bbl retains a dark brown patina with moderate pitting overall. Brass has a fine artificially aged patina. Stock is sound with most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. 4-51127 JR1048 (2,750-4,550)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	805	$2,300.00	RARE DUBLIN CASTLE 3RD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 80. Scarce Brown Bess with 38-1/2” bbl, square front sight/bayonet lug, brass furniture with typical ramrod guides and nose pipe, heavy trigger guard with ball end finial and stepped tang brass buttplate. The lock is marked vertically behind the hammer “Dublin Castle” and in front of the hammer with a crown over “GR”. It has a short brass sideplate with a 3rd screw through the center. Accompanied by a large saber blade socket bayonet, with 23-1/4” blade and 4-1/4” socket. The blade & shank of the bayonet have various inspector marks. It is in a 1-pc stock with raised side panels. CONDITION: About good. Old re-conversion with new frizzen spring and reattached pan which, when welded back into place, obliterated part of the markings on the lock. Bbl retains a dark brown patina with moderate pitting overall. Brass has a fine artificially aged patina. Stock is sound with most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. 4-51127 JR1048 (2,750-4,550) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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