Guns International #: 101484587
Seller's Inventory #: 27913
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Guns International #: 101484587
Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
- Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: David Condon, Inc.
Company: David Condon, Inc. Member Since: 9/24/08
First Name: Britton
Last Name: Condon
State:
Virginia
Zip: 20118
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 687-5642
Fax: (540) 687-5649
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 642
Total Listings: 9099
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
5 days Payment Methods: amex, visa, mastercard and check
REVOLUTIONARY WAR GEORGE III PATTERN 1769/75 BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH THE ORIGINAL BAYONET CIRCA 1775-6.
Description: REVOLUTIONARY WAR GEORGE III PATTERN 1769/75 BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH THE ORIGINAL BAYONET CIRCA 1775-6. 61” o/a with 45” smoothbore .75 caliber barrel. Early production dating to the first years of the Revolutionary War correctly having the early Pattern 1769 lock and the Pattern 1775 mounts and retaining the earlier Long Land Pattern 45” barrel. (See pp 40-43, SMALL ARMS OF THE BRITISH FORCES IN AMERICA 1664-1815 by De Witt Bailey, Ph.D.). Old heavy patina on metal with moderate pitting overall. Original flintlock configuration and not a reconversion. Original lock and hammer with the frizzen spring and screw and top jaw and screws perfectly aged restorations and worn sear does not hold on cock. Original stock with the original patinated finish. Forend wood professionally restored forward of the ramrod thimble. Loss of wood about the lock plate from long use. Original period of use Colonial ramrod with matching heavy patina and pitting. Original bayonet with matching patina. Blade stamped “9/SH”. A very nice looking original Brown Bess dating to the beginning of the Revolution at a reasonable price. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101484587
Seller's Inventory #: 27913
Guns International #: 101484587
Seller's Inventory #: 27913