September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
New England fusil, likely built in Massachusetts circa 1775 by Moses Moseman. Fusil measures 52 -1/4" overall with a 37" octagon to round .50 caliber smoothbore barrel with bead front sight. Moses Moseman signed in script on the lockplate. Full-length hardwood stock with brass hardware. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal turning a gray patina. Brass aged to a golden original yellow. Wood has traces of its original dark finish with an old wrist repair and several cracks and slivers. Brass has shrinkage gaps. Dark pitted bore; mechanics need attention.
Caliber/Bore
.50 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Moses Moseman