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Lot 368:Two Flintlock Muskets

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 368:Two Flintlock Muskets

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,250

A) Revolutionary War Era Richard Wilson London Musket

"LONDON/1770" marked vertically at the tail of the lock with "WILSON" at the center, "ANTIGUA" marked on top of the breech of the barrel with sunken oval London proofs around a "*/RW" maker marking of Richard Wilson.

ConditionGood with gray and brown patina, scattered pitting and wear. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered light dents and scratches, and a few chips and cracks. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWilson

ModelFlintlock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge73

Barrel40 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe smooth bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) European Musket

No visible markings.

ConditionGood as refinished, with gray and brown patina, a filled in dovetail where a rear sight once resided, scattered pitting and wear. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered light dents and scratches, and a few chips and cracks. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown