GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE AND "AS FOUND" AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA "US" SURCHARGED MILITARY MUSKET. BROWN BESS MUSKET NSN .70 CAL Cal. .70, This gun utilized a first model Brown Bess lock by Jordan dated "1746" and hardware from other contemporary European muskets. Lock is properly surcharged "US" in 1/4" letters at tail. There are no other markings on this cherry stocked American assembled military musket that measures 61" overall. This musket has a dark untouched attic condition surface that rarely comes to market. CONDITION: Very good overall, original flint, metal is dark with pitting. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod thimble have dark chocolate patina. Markings on lock are discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small scratches and bruises. Mechanically gun is functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49254-39 JS (6,000-9,000)