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  • Auction Catalog #1048
  • Lot #4331
Lot #4330
Lot #4332

Lot 4331: Two British Brown Bess Type Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4331: Two British Brown Bess Type Flintlock Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Gill Brown Bess Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 41 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion.
Description:

Manufactured c. late 1700s or early 1800s, possibly by Thomas Gill or John Gill. "GILL" marked tail of the lock with a crown at the center, no visible barrel markings.

Rating Definition:

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



B) "1743" Dated Farmer Brown Bess Type Carbine

Manufacturer: Farmer
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 39 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is darkened with pitting/corrosion.
Description:

"FARMER/1743" marked tail of the lock, with royal cypher crown above "GR" at the center of the lock, and no visible barrel markings.

Rating Definition:

Good as refinished and reconverted to flintlock configuration, with brown and gray patina, scattered pitting, corrosion and wear. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents, scratches, chips and cracks. Mechanically fine.



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