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Lot #168
Lot #170

Lot 169: 55th Regiment Marked British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess

Historic 55th Regiment Marked British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 169: 55th Regiment Marked British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess

Historic 55th Regiment Marked British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Historic 55th Regiment Marked British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 9
Barrel: 42 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 833
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

The Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Muskets were one the primary muskets used by the British Empire in the 18th century and saw considerable use during the American Revolution. This example has a bayonet lug/front sight on top 2 1/4 inches back from the muzzle, "55 REGT" marked on top followed by Ordnance proof marks, the Georgian cipher and "TOWER" on the lock, "swan neck" cock, brass mounts, "A/48" (likely representing Company A gun/soldier 48), and a walnut stock with conjoined "AF" marking carved on the right side of the stock. The bore measures .80 caliber at the muzzle (approximately 9 bore). The 55th Regiment of Foot served during the French & Indian War and Pontiac's War prior to the American Revolution and fought at the battles of Long Island, Princeton, Brandywine, Paoli, Germantown, St. Lucia, and Brimstone Hill during the Revolutionary War.

Rating Definition:

Good with a mix of dark brown patina and applied finish on the barrel and lock, moderate pitting at the breech, some small replacement parts, aged patina on the brass mounts, and general moderate overall wear. The refinished stock is also good with a splice repair visible at the middle of the forend, additional repairs and cracks, and moderate dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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