GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS WITH "NJ" SURCHARGED BAYONET.BROWN BESSFIRST MODELNSN.75.75 Cal. x 46″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters (orig British proof marks have been removed). Bayonet lug set back 2″ from muzzle. Accompanying this gun is an orig 1740′s period bayonet (with shield) marked “NJ” at back of 13-1/4″ long blade and has what appears to be an accession number “B64/184″ written on inside of neck. Additionally engraved on the back of the socket is a rack number “32/7″ making this a wonderful bayonet. 7″ pattern 1756 lock has had the Crown / “GR” rubbed off and remnants of the word “TOWER” still visible behind cock. Ramrod is proper length but not orig and both sling swivels are intact. Brass Pattern 1742 furniture consists of nose cap, 4 rammer pipes, trigger guard, 3-step buttplate and Long Land Pattern side plate. Escutcheon is an American made replacement having a fancier shape. European walnut stock measures 57″ long showing Ordnance Storekeepers mark on right side of buttstock below “U.STATES” branded in 7/8″ high letters and nicely done. PROVENANCE: EX Princeton Battlefield State Park Coll.; Ex Bill Ahearn Coll. CONDITION: Bbl retains its 200 year old aged patina with medium pitting around touch hole and associate lock area. The lock appears to be orig flint though not orig made with this gun was probably installed at an American arsenal after capture and fits nicely to the stock and touch hole. Brass furniture retains dark aged patina consistent with the balance of the metal. Overall the stock is in very good condition for its age having only minor nicks and chips, consistent with a gun of its age. Has had some restoration to the finish of the forestock. 1/4″ x 1/4″ chip out of stock, 5/8″ x 1/8″ below the lock in front. Stock at one time had been cracked from the frizzen spring running toward the trigger but has been solidly repaired. 2″ long x 3/16″ wide chip missing behind rear rammer pipe. Bbl tang screw is of incorrect pattern and should be replaced. Rear escutcheon plate appears added. 49254-21 JS (10,000-15,000)