Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: This gun was restocked, probably during period of use in the 19th century.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR “NEW JERSEY” MILITIA MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .69, George Moller shows a nearly identical gun in his text American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 1, p. 231 – 233. This gun is made in 1st model Brown Bess style with lock engraved “Wilson” and bbl marked “London” which is also stamped with view and proof marks for private arms. The example in book like subject there was originally fabricated with 46″ barreled 1st model Brown Bess long land pattern, but the bbls had been shortened to 44-3/4″. Moller states that in 1755 these guns were originally purchased for the French and Indian Wars 1755 – 1756 and that few have survived. This example appears in original flint with a sound, solid stock and excellent “New Jersey” markings. CONDITION: Very good overall, metal is dark with discernible markings on lock and bbl, including proofs. Brass mounts are smooth with cleaned yellow brass patina. Iron rod appears a correct style, is overall brown and pitted much like breech area of gun. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina. Top jaw is replaced and lock is mechanically sound. 49254-35 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3444

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: The image of the 71st Highlander, (online only) as he would have appeared in the 18th century, is from artwork produced by renowned artist Don Troiani. We are grateful for his permission to use this image. (This image does not accompany the lot.)

VERY RARE 71ST REGIMENT MARKED REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. 70. This very rare early 2nd Model Brown Bess Short Land pattern musket has correct and well discerned engraved bbl markings “71 REGT 2DB”. This musket conforms to the earliest 2nd Model land patterns without Pratt’s improvements and early lock configuration with single screw behind hammer. George Moller, on pages 223-226 in his monumental text American Military Shoulder Arms Vol. 1 Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms states this configuration was made starting 1768 til about 1777. George Neumann in a 2001 article in American Rifleman magazine The Redcoats Brown Bess shows a nearly identically marked Short Land pattern. Neumann states: “Impressed by its experience with the Marine or Militia design, the Board of Ordnance approved a similar pattern during 1768 for issue beginning in 1769 as the new standard infantry arm. It adopted the shorter 42″ (.75 cal.) bbl length as well as the flat side plate and reduced butt tang (no top screw), yet kept the straight double-bridled lock, steel ramrod, cast nose cap, escutcheon, four rammer pipes and hazelnut trigger guard of the 1756 Long Land (pattern). Limited production of Long Land muskets would continue for specific units until 1790. This new Short Land arm was issued gradually as earlier inventories were depleted. The regulation bayonet (4″ socket; 17” blade) continued. The example shown is marked on the barrel, “71 REGT 1TB,” for Fraser’s 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot (1775-1783)”. The 71st Highland Regiment of Foot was a regiment of infantry raised in 1775, during the American Revolution. The unit served in both the Northern and Southern Campaigns, and participated in many major battles including the Battle of Long Island (1776), the Battle of Brandywine (1777), Capture of Savannah(1778), Battle of Briar Creek (1779), the Siege of Savannah (1779), the Siege of Charleston (1780), the Battle of Camden (1780), Guilford Courthouse (1781), and the Battle of Yorktown (1781). The regiment was disbanded at the end of hostilities in 1783. This very rare Revolutionary War used musket is accompanied by an orig Brown Bess bayonet and a Bicentennial era 71st Regiment uniform coat, sash and cartridge box with a facsimile 71st Regiment boxplate and facsimile 71st regimental buttons. CONDITION: Very good overall with good discernible bbl and lock markings. External lock parts are reproductions when reconverted for use during living history events. Otherwise gun is orig with exception of added sling swivels and ramrod. Gun conforms to other Short Land patterns with 41-3/4″ bbl measuring 57-1/4″ overall. Lock markings are correct with “GR” cypher and broad arrow proof, along with correct bbl inspection marks and configuration of mounts. 49591-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3446

RARE AND “AS FOUND” AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA “US” SURCHARGED MILITARY MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .70, This gun utilized a first model Brown Bess lock by Jordan dated “1746” and hardware from other contemporary European muskets. Lock is properly surcharged “US” in 1/4″ letters at tail. There are no other markings on this cherry stocked American assembled military musket that measures 61″ overall. This musket has a dark untouched attic condition surface that rarely comes to market. CONDITION: Very good overall, original flint, metal is dark with pitting. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod thimble have dark chocolate patina. Markings on lock are discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small scratches and bruises. Mechanically gun is functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49254-39 JS (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3447

VERY RARE 1812 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET WITH “52ND REGT” VIRGINIA BRAND.

SN NSN. Cal. 69. This rare example of an 1812 dated Model 1795 Harper’s Ferry musket appears “as found” with fine patina and a brand not noted before “52D REGT” on bottom of stock just forward of lock. Giles Cromwell in his text on Virginia Manufacturing states the 52nd Virginia Regiment had troops from Williamsburg and Charles City. This musket measures 58-1/4″ overall with a 43-1/2″ bbl. This gun has seen honest use but is still sound and solid and in orig flint configuration. Touch hole has an armory re-bushing showing long use of this firearm. Inspector cartouche “V/MH” is found on stock flat opposite lock. Bbl proofs of “US” in oval cartouche and eagle head over “P” are found on bbl breech. War of 1812 regimentally marked arms are quite rare and this is a unique survivor from Virginia. CONDITION: Gun is good overall. Appears complete and orig with exception of added ramrod. Metal surfaces are brown/grey. Markings are all discernible as seen in photographs. There are areas of pitting, especially at breech, trigger guard & buttplate. Cocking mechanism is very tight and functions. Smooth pitted bore. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina, numerous small storage dings, dents, scratches & bruises, inspector cartouche well defined. Accompanying leather sling with brass mounts is very good though of unknown origin. 49613-11 JS (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3452

RARE AND FINE IDENTIFIED MODEL 1805 HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 626. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 626. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, and all parts appear orig. The wood opposite the lock shows light cartouche inspector’s mark “V/CW” (Charles Williams). The escutcheon opposite lock the is engraved “CAPT. GEO MOORE”. This is a very nice example of an orig flint 1805 Harper’s Ferry pistol with crisp markings. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete in “as found” attic condition. Metal overall is brown/plum & uncleaned. Lock and bbl markings are all very discernible, though cartouche is light. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina. Brass tip ramrod appears orig to time of use. Mechanically gun is sound, functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49565-1 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3458