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Lot #337
Lot #339

Lot 338: British Tower Flintlock Third Model Brown Bess Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 338: British Tower Flintlock Third Model Brown Bess Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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British Tower Flintlock Third Model Brown Bess Musket

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Flintlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 39 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3834
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Antique
Description:

Third Model with standard "TOWER" and crown over "GR" markings on the lock plate as well as a British proof and a small "R&RS". "Crown/GP/V" and "crown/crossed scepter" proof marks on the left side rear of the barrel and "crown/21" on the right. The front sight has been ground off and there are no provisions for a rear sight. All parts appear to have been finished bright. Brass mountings and mounted with a full straight grip walnut stock with brass forend cap, tear drop flats and iron ramrod secured by three brass pipes. The left side plate and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang are stamped "131", and the left flat is stamped "MN".

Rating Definition:

Good. The barrel has a gray pitted patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The brass has a dark aged patina. The stock is good with a number of small holes (possibly insect damage) and scattered minor dents and scratches. The hammer cocks, but the action does not function. The markings are clear.



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