English & Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks, Weapons & Works of Art - 4th September 2007

Lot 482

A Brown Bess type single barrel flintlock musket

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A Brown Bess type single barrel flintlock musket, 39in barrel, the lock plate engraved a crowned GR, the brass retaining plate inscribed 'W.Leech,' stamped 'I.R' above the trigger to a walnut railed stock, the brass butt plate inscribed '1st Compy. 26,' ram rod missing, with an oval shoulder plate for 'St Saviours Southwark,' (post 1803). (2)