May 12-14, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #2097:
(A) BRITISH SHORT LAND PATTERN 1779-S MUSKET WITH BAYONET
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2026
This is of the so-called "Emergency S" Pattern Brown Bess muskets supplied by Pratt during the Revolutionary War, this example went to Canada for use at some time. Musket is fit with a Short Land length barrel bearing proof and view marks at the breech. Convex lock plate is bordered with double engraved lines and is marked "TOWER" in a vertical arc along with a "GR" cypher. Lock is maker marked internally "GALTON". Musket is stocked in walnut with standard brass Short Land Pattern mounts barring the characteristic Pattern 1779 "S" shaped sideplate. Stock deeply branded "CUMBERLAND M / CLX" indicating ownership by the Cumberland County Militia of Nova Scotia. This musket is complete with a triangular British socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components exhibit a pleasing gray, salt and pepper patina with some areas of pinprick oxidation. Brass mounts are starting to mellow, having been polished at some point. Stock has a dark, rich appearance with some cleaning and added finish. A repaired split through the forend is present, with a few additional smaller splits near the lock and a few minor slivers along the forend edge. Musket is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well.
Caliber/Bore
.79 Smoothbore