October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This musket is shown in plate M.21 on page 66-67 of George S. Neumann's book "The History of Weapons of the American Revolution". Round iron smoothbore barrel with traces of tower proofs on the top near breech and a small British Ordnance crown stamped at the back of the tang. The flat Pattern 1757 lockplate is inscribed with a large crown over "GR" in center, and is stamped with a crown over broad arrow under the unbridled pan. The tail is inscribed vertically "EDGE / 1759". Furniture is standard Pattern 1757 Sea Service, including the simplified trigger with ball finial at the front, and thick brass buttplate. The partially figured walnut stock is of classic British form with a bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a relief beaver tail carved around the barrel tang. Complete with a replaced brass tipped wooden ramrod of the correct style. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel has been cleaned and retains a light grey surface with some light pitting overall. Lock has also been cleaned and has some areas of light pitting but is in its original flintlock configuration with excellent markings. Brass retains a mellowing patina and shows some scattered marks from use. Stock shows some scattered marks and a minor loss at the front of the lock tang, and one at the tail, as well as a few cracks in the lock area. This model is rarely encountered, especially in this condition, as these muskets saw heavy use during the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: George Neumann Collection.
Caliber/Bore
.75 Smoothbore
Model
Pattern 1757 Sea Service