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JAPAN SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
JAPAN SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK
MUSKET. Cal. 75. S# 4278. Bbl. tang marked "JAPAN"; possibly mfg. by Miroku. Rnd. smoothbore 41 3/4". Stud front sight. Lock marked "TOWER" & crown "GR". Pinned musket hardwood stock w/ brass furniture & button tipped ramrod. CONDITION: bright metal finish faded to a brown patina w/ light pitting around touch hole. Very good wood finish showing light handling marks. Brass starting to acquire patina & light verdigris. Good bore showing light fouling & pitting. (01-23487/MD). $500-800.