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Lot #110

Lot 109: British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Lot 109: British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

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

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Brown Bess
Type: Musket
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 663
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock has a large crown stamped in front of the hammer, with "TOWER" stamped vertically behind the hammer. The barrel is fitted with a bayonet lug and stamped with a pair of British proofs near the breech. Buttplate, trigger guard (with sling swivel), left side plate, ramrod pipes and forend cap are brass. Straight grip stock with checkering around upper tang and tear drop style flats. Complete with button head ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Good. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina, with the action having a smooth dark patina. There is some minor spotting, some minor dings on the muzzle and some minor flash pitting extending to the hammer. The brass is fine. The sanded and revarnished stock is good with a few repaired chips around the plates and a couple absent chips, along with some minor dings, nicks and scratches.



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