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LOT 3318 Early Dutch/Germanic Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 1/4 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This early 18th century musket has a convex, “banana” lock with a bridle-less pan, a leaf frizzen spring finial, and a “GSB/rooster” maker’s mark on the nose under the frizzen spring. This mark is shown on page 117 of “Der Neue Stockel” by Heer and noted as for Georg Sigmund Boessel of Suhl, circa 1680-1725. The barrel has a bayonet stud/ front sight, thin band and then “wedding band” at the transition points, and “D 116,” “178/8.” and “13” in an oval marked at the breech. With the lock removed, a deep “IK” mark and a shallower “LB” in a heart mark are visible. The former is similar to marks 3431 and 3432 on page 664 of the above reference and noted as found on rifles from Zella c. 1748. The barrel tang is raised and grooved to act as a rear sight. The furniture is all iron. The trigger guard and buttplate finials have long bulbous spire designs similar to other German/Dutch muskets from the first half of the 18th century. The stock has some attractive flame figure, carved “teardrop” flats and barrel tang carving, “HM” and “YT” hand marked on the bottom of the butt, and an “HZ” in a circle marking at the toe along with the “GDM” markings from the collection of George D. Moller. It has an iron ramrod. A socket bayonet, tampion, and modern leather sling are also included. CONDITION: Very good with mottled dark gray and brown patina, mild oxidation/pitting, and general mild wear on the iron. Some of the pins and the front sling swivel are replacements. The stock is also fine and has attractive flame figure, minor flakes at the edges, a few minor cracks, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine. The bayonet matches the metal condition. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 LOT 3319 Liege Proofed Swiss Flintlock Rifled-Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 38 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. The consignor indicated this is a possible prototype Swiss Model 1817 Chasseur rifled-musket. The only visible markings are an oval Liege proof on the left barrel flat, “SD” on left side of the front barrel band and the bottom of the rear barrel band, an “M” on the left stock flat, “ID” behind the trigger guard tang, and George Moller’s subtle “GDM” collection stamp by the toe. There is also an “M” and an “L” shaped marking inside the lock, but the lock exterior is unmarked. The rifle is similar to a Swiss Model 1817, but there are several differences in addition to the most obvious feature: the fine, poly-groove rifling. Among the other differences is the front sight position at the front of the barrel band, the mid and rear barrel band springs behind instead of in front of the bands, no raised ribs on the trigger guard tang, a straighter side plate, and two screws on the lower part of the left stock flat. It is fitted with a leather sling and has a steel ramrod with brass tip. Includes a socket bayonet. CONDITION: Fine with 90% plus of the older refinished blue finish remaining on the barrel and most of the furniture aside from the buttplate which has mostly a dark brown patina, mottled gray patina on the lock, minor oxidation, and general minor wear. The stock is also fine and has mild dings and scratches and light overall wear. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3320 J.G. Jones Marked Yeomanry Type Flintlock Musket - NSN, 75 cal., 39 1/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This musket was manufactured in the early 1800s and likely meant for arming a British yeomanry unit during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The lock has the Georgian cipher at center and “J.G. JONES” at the tail. Jones’s identity is not clear. There were several John Jones
gunmakers in England at the time. The barrel has a bayonet stud/front sight and Tower private proofs. The furniture is brass. The buttplate has “14” on the heel (probably a rack number). CONDITION: Very good with gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, distinct markings, aged patina on the brass furniture, and general mild wear. The refinished stock is good and has mild insect holes in the butt, general scrapes and dings, and some slight chips at the toe. The tumbler notches are not secure, but it otherwise appears mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3321 War of 1812 Era Ketland & Co. British India Pattern Third Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket - NSN, 75 cal., 39 1/2 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Thomas Ketland Sr. was a successful Birmingham gunmaker and sold firearms and other products from 1760 until his death in 1816. Thomas Ketland, in partnership with William Walker, had a contract with the British Ordnance Department from 1799-1812 for manufacturing of these muskets. The barrel has a bayonet stud/blade front sight, and “RW” barrel maker mark between two deep Birmingham proofs at the breech. “KETLAND/& Co.” marked at the center of the lock. Top mounted bayonet lug. Full length stock mounted with two sling swivels and brass fittings. Illegible two letter cartouche on the left stock flat, and two small illegible marks behind the lower tang. CONDITION: Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration, smooth gray and brown patina on the barrel and lock with some patches of light pitting towards the muzzle, moderate flash pitting, and crisp markings in the metal. Stock is very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some light scratches and handling marks, a chip on the right below the barrel, and a hairline crack ahead of the rear lock screw. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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