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Lot #2382

Lot 2381: Two British Military Pattern Flintlock Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2381: Two British Military Pattern Flintlock Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Blair Short Land Pattern/Volunteer Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 41 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 784
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

British proofed barrel, "BLAIR" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with some scattered mild pitting, and the wood having a couple splices and added brass band on the forestock, and some scattered minor cracks and handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine.



B) Tower Marked "Brown Bess" Pattern Canoe Gun/Carbine

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 80
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 784
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Tower marked lock, shortened to "canoe gun" configuration.

Rating Definition:

Fair with mild pitting/oxidation scattered throughout and the modified/refinished wood having a few minor cracks and handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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