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TOWER INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
TOWER INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 40". Center of lock has faint crown marking. Rear of lock marked "TOWER". Rear of bbl. marked w/ a crown "V" & two other faint British proofs. Brass replacement trigger guard, buttplate, thimbles, nosecap, circular disc on wrist & sideplate. Beech replacement stock. No sling swivels or ramrod present. CONDITION: stock has older added finish w/ notable 9" crack on right side of forend, a 3" crack on right side of butt, a few smaller cracks, scattered chips, flaking, dings & handling wear. Brass parts are a dull yellow patina w/ scattered oxidation & dings. Balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ a few areas of pitting & overall old oxidation. Oxidized bore. (01-23692/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.