November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Of similar form to the Emergency S pattern Brown Bess muskets supplied by Pratt during the Revolutionary War, this example appears to have been produced in a second batch in the 1790s for use in Canada. 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 brass 2nd model mounts barring the characteristic P1779 "S" shaped lock bolt plate similar in style to those found on India Pattern muskets. Stock deeply marked "CUMBERLAND M / CLX" indicating ownership by the Cumberland County Militia of Nova Scotia. This musket is complete with a 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 missing slivers along the forend edge. Musket appears reconverted and lock could use some adjustment, although is functional as is. BAS
Caliber/Bore
.78 Smoothbore