Description:

A beautiful example of a SCARCE Napoleonic Brown Bess musket. This is a second type Pattern 1779-S musket. These muskets were made post 1790, possibly between 1793 and 1795, according to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein & Stuart Mowbray. The 42" Short Land Pattern barrel is round and tapered with traces of proof marks on top, towards the breech. The lock follows the 1793 Pattern and has double line borders. The tail is stamped "TOWER" vertically and the center is stamped with a large crown over "GR". There is a crown ordnance mark below the pan as well as a "condemned" mark, which is two broad arrows facing each other. The furniture, including the trigger guard, is of the Pattern 1793 or "India" Pattern, denoting that it is a second production period musket. The full length walnut stock is of traditional British form and is stamped with a small crown behind the rear trigger guard tang. There is a relief beavertail around the barrel tang and the inside of the ramrod channel is stamped "WHEELER". Complete with its original iron ramrod and an altered British socket bayonet. The blade has been reuced by about 1/4" on each side. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 42" long barrel
  • Condition:
  • Barrel retains a mostly brown patina with some darker finish towards the breech, markings worn. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and has excellent markings, retains a grey patina and cock screw is a period replacement. Brass furniture is polished and lacquered. Stock shows scattered marks and absent splinters on both sides of forend, towards muzzle. Bayonet retains a spotted brown patina.

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May 31, 2021 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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