November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Of classic 3rd Model or India Pattern form with 39" barrel marked at breech with proof and view stamps. Reconverted flintlock marked "TOWER" in a vertical arc at the tail and with a "GR" cypher ahead of the cock. The full length walnut musket stock is mounted with simplified brass India pattern mounts. The right of the stock comb is branded "9B.ANNAPOLIS.M" with an additional surplus marking on the left side. The brand indicates ownership by the 9th Annapolis Battalion, part of the Nova Scotia Militia, as it was arranged in the early nineteenth century. They saw service in the War of 1812. These muskets had a long service life with many remaining in use through the 1850s before being converted to percussion, and eventually being surplused. This example is pictured on pg. 26 of Hartzler's "Arms Makers of Maryland" and pg. 8 of Hartzler and Whisker's "Gunsmiths of Maryland". It is also complete with an "Osborn" marked socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components exhibit an attractive mellow patina with some cleaned oxidation from its period of use. Brass is starting to mellow. Stock shows honest wear with some cleaning, impressions, and an area of charring on the forestock. Lock could use some attention. BAS
Caliber/Bore
.80 Smoothbore