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Lot #3236

Lot 3235: Revolutionary War British Brown Bess Short Land Flintlock Musket

Revolutionary War Era British Brown Bess Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3235: Revolutionary War British Brown Bess Short Land Flintlock Musket

Revolutionary War Era British Brown Bess Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Revolutionary War Era British Brown Bess Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2807
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
Class: Antique
Description:

The legendary Short Land Brown Bess (aka Second Model) along side the earlier Long Land Brown Bess (aka First Model) were the standard British infantry muskets of the American Revolution. This musket is the Pattern 1777 (Short Land, New Pattern, Type 2) variation manufactured c. 1777-1782 during the Revolutionary War. The barrel has the standard combination bayonet stud/front sight, Tower proofs and a "crown/6" mark by the vent. The lock has the standard Georgian cipher and "TOWER" markings. Button head ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Good with brown and gray patina with light to moderate pitting and wear on the iron, refaced frizzen, bushed vent, well-worn muzzle, and golden aged patina on the brass. The refinished stock is also good with dents, chips, spliced forend and additional repairs, scratches, and some cracks. Mechanically fine.



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