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GOOD 3RD MODEL BROWN BESS BY TOWER WITH BAYONET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
GOOD 3RD MODEL BROWN BESS BY TOWER WITH BAYONET.
Cal. 76. NSN. The 39-1/4" rnd. barrel w/ ring turning at rear is marked plus crossed scepters and crown proofs. Lock w/ rounded plate features serpentine cock, integral round pan, bridled friction frizzen & feather spring w/ dog nose finial. Dark European walnut stock extends to w/in 4-3/8" of muzzle having brass cap & is pinned to barrel. Stock features long handrail comb, beavertail around barrel tang & slight palm swell. Inspector's mark "DF" is on left side. Brass mounts include buttplate w/ short steeple tang, rounded sideplate & later style trigger guard w/ simple husk finial. Ramrod pipes are also of late style. Late style sling loops are present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: triangular bayonet marked "G. SALTER" w/ crown proof on 17" blade. CONDITION: very good. Iron parts showing cleaning to silver gray over scattered pitting. Stock w/ old oil refinish has many marks. Stock is sound w/out any noted repairs or cracks. Musket is in original flint. Bore is dark. Lock is good. Bayonet shows heavy cleaning to bright silver. (01-24499/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.