April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2019
Typical of the Revolutionary War period, this example is composed of British, American, and Dutch components. The three stage iron barrel is probably Dutch or German but is unmarked. The lock is an early example marked in the center with engraved crown over "GR" and "DUBLIN/CASTLE" at the tail. Below the pan is a faint ordnance mark with broad arrow. The trigger guard is from a British Pattern 1730 Long Land Brown Bess, while the ferrules and nosecap are American made and composed of sheet brass. The cherry stock is full-length and has no buttplate, the form of the stock denotes possible New England origin. There is a crude relief beaver tail carved around the barrel tang, and only small brass washers surrounding the lock screw escutcheons. Stamped with large, possibly later "US" behind trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Good, barrel stamped at breech with probably spurious "US" and has been filed at some time, overall retains a spotted grey patina. Lock probably a second lock, but is well-marked and in original flintlock configuration with a heavy brown patina. Brass mounts retain a polished but mellowing patina. Stock shows scattered marks from use, age cracks, and minor chips. Ramrod is a later replacement.
Caliber/Bore
.82 Smoothbore