May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
This Brown Bess is an example of the classic British musket used extensively in North America. There is a faint makers cartouche still visible on the barrel, but the Tower proofs are no longer discernable. The lock has a spurious name and date engraved behind the cock. All brass mounts are of standard 1756 Pattern. The stock has a faint store keepers stamp on the right side of the butt and two X’s in its ramrod channel. The metal ramrod has an even brown patina and appears to be an old replacement. CONDITION: Barrel has noticeable pitting at the tang and breech area and a mottled brown patina. Reconverted to flintlock configuration, the lock shows dark patina and heavy pitting. Brass is in good condition and retains a pleasing dark brown mustard patina. Restoration to the stock behind the ramrod entry ferrule. One side of the wrist is cracked. Some professional restoration to small areas of forend and to the last 7” of the barrel itself at the muzzle end. Modern, replaced sling swivels. Stock has the usual light dings expected on a restored musket. DRG
Item Dimensions: L: 61 - 1/2".
Caliber/Bore
.76 Smoothbore