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Lot 108: Fine Identified British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Lot 108: Fine Identified British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Fine Identified British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Brown Bess
Type: Musket
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 519
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock has the large crown over "GR" stamped in front of the hammer with "TOWER" stamped vertically behind the hammer. The front blade sight has been reshaped. The left side of the barrel at the breech is stamped with a pair of British proofs. Brass furniture with iron button head ramrod. Straight grip stock with brass forend tip. The left side of the buttstock is stamped "26.BN.N.S.M No. 56". Complete with a socket bayonet with scabbard.

Rating Definition:

Fine. Overall the musket has a smooth crisp dark brown patina with some minor spotting. The brass has a fine aged patina. There is a patch of minor gashes on the left side of the forearm, otherwise the stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches. The bayonet is good with a smooth dark brown patina with some minor spotting. The leather scabbard is fair with some missing stitches and a broken tip.



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