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Beautiful British India Pattern 1st Type Brown Bess Officer’s Musket by John Prosser of London
Guns International #: 103595635 Seller's Inventory #: 52941
Category: Military Rifles - British - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1296
Total Number of Listings: 26185
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .75 Caliber, 38 7/8" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some minor freckling near the muzzle. This is handsome and well-made musket that has a large amount of original browned finish remaining on the barrel, which blends smoothly with a dull plum-brown patina with scattered areas of mild freckling on the balance. Some traces of pitting can be seen around the vent as well. Deeply struck London proofs are present on the barrel breech, as well as an engraved "LONDON" on the top. The lock has a mostly bright gray patina with some minor mottling and thin surface freckling on the balance, mainly on the swan-necked cock and under the pan. Only the maker’s name is present on the lockplate: "PROSSER." The key-fastened walnut stock has slightly smaller proportions than an Ordnance Brown Bess and has minor handling marks and small blemishes throughout the otherwise excellent oil finish. The brass fittings have a mellow yellow-ochre patina with some minor impact marks on the exterior of the trigger guard bow, and the metal ramrod is fairly bright, with mottled spots of darker freckling along its length. Both original sling swivel bails are also present. John Prosser was a London maker who operated at 9 Charing Cross, London from 1797 until 1813. This is a simply splendid private purchase India Pattern musket, devoid of embellishments, but expertly fitted and finished. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Antique;
Price: $12,995.00
Antique: Yes