December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
The 21st Regiment also known as the Royal North British Fusiliers surrendered with General John Burgoyne at the battle of Saratoga, New York in 1777. All of their weapons were also captured by the Continental Army or taken home by the New England or New York militia to replace their often worn and vintage longarms. It is recorded that many of the British troops tried to damage their muskets when grounding them surrendering. The top of the barrel has worn Tower view and proof marks at the breech. It is engraved "ROYL NB FUZILIERS" on the barrel just past the Tower inspection stamps. The 21st regiment of foot was one of only three Royal units to serve in the Revolutionary War. There is a bayonet stud at the muzzle. Unmarked convex American or British lock. All of the brass furniture is standard Pattern 1756. Inside the trigger guard, the bow is stamped with the inspectors crown, just forward of the trigger. The handsome walnut stock of British form is a very accurate copy of the original Brown Bess stock it was replacing. There is a relief-carved apron around the barrel tang. The iron ramrod appears to be of the period. CONDITION: The barrel has a smooth brown, original patina, markings are light and partially visible. The brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. Lock retains a brown patina and appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. The stock retains an attractive soft patina. There is a small piece replaced above the ramrod entry ferrule on both sides. A couple secured cracks at muzzle and scattered marks from use.
Caliber/Bore
.75 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
American Assembled