(A) Historic Saratoga Used British 1st Model 1756 Brown Bess Inscribed to the Royal North British Fu

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This historic musket was almost certainly used and captured at Saratoga on October 7th, 1777 when the British were defeated. The 21st Regiment also fought at the siege of Fort Ticonderoga in July of 1777. The musket has a tapered, round barrel with a crown over "GR" and a broad arrow stamped in the center near the breech, as well as a star over "IC". It is engraved on top with regimental markings "RL NB FUZILIERS. The Pattern 1756 lock has a rounded face and is engraved "TOWER" vertically at the tail. There is a large crown engraved in the center above "GR". Below the pan is the crown over broad arrow, denoting British ownership. Standard Pattern 1756 brass furniture, the wrist escutcheon marked "G / 21". Full length walnut stock of classic form with carved beavertail around the barrel tang and with the classic Brown Bess bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a small crown stamped behind the rear trigger guard finial as well as a "G". CONDITION: This musket is in completely untouched and as found attic condition. The barrel retains a dark, heavy brown, dry surface with some corrosion at the breech. Some wear to proof marks and light wear to regimental marks. Lock retains a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Markings on lock are excellent. Brass retains a dark brown to dark mustard patina. Stock shows its original dry surface with some minor losses along forend on both sides and some minor chipping around lock. Complete with its original iron ramrod. It would be difficult to find a better regimentally marked example or a more untouched example. PROVENANCE: Purchased from a Massachusetts family.Barrel Length: 46"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: Pattern 1756 Long Land 1st ModelSerial Number: NSN

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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(A) Historic Saratoga Used British 1st Model 1756 Brown Bess Inscribed to the Royal North British Fu
(A) Historic Saratoga Used British 1st Model 1756 Brown Bess Inscribed to the Royal North British Fu
Lot number: 1079
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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