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Lot 2419: Two British Brown Bess Pattern Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2419: Two British Brown Bess Pattern Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) "N-Y" Marked Clark London Brown Bess Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 892
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion.
Description:

Several other "N-Y" marked Clark muskets are known with different numbers and slight variances in patterns (India vs Short Land), and a number of them have come out of the Hampden House collection in Buckinghamshire, England. They are believed to have been issued to English volunteer units such as the Northamptonshire Yeomanry around the 1790s. There are several Clarks active in the late 18th century gun trade, but it is believed that these were manufactured by Wattel Clark of 133 High Holborn, London. Wattel Clark began his apprenticeship in 1770 and was active until around 1815. "CLARK" marked lock, "LONDON" marked on top of the barrel with British proofs, "138" and "N-Y" marking on top of the buttplate, "100" on the left sideplate and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate, and "VIH" on the left stock flat.

Rating Definition:

Very good with brown and gray patina, scattered light pitting, and distinct markings in the metal. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered dents, scratches, cracks and chips. Mechanically fine.



B) "INDEPENDENCE" Marked British Brown Bess Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 36 5/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 892
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion.
Description:

Manufactured c. late 1700s to early 1800s. No visible lock markings, with British proofs on top of the breech of the barrel, partly visible "INDEPENDENCE" inscribed on top of the buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Good as refinished, with a shortened barrel, brown patina, scattered pitting, corrosion and wear. Stock is also good as shortened, sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents, scratches, cracks, chips and repairs. Mechanically fine.



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