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The Property of a Gentleman A 1777 PATTERN SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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The Property of a Gentleman A 1777 PATTERN SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH CENTURY with rebrowned sighted barrel struck with King~s View and Proof marks at the breech, struck with the barrelsmith~s initials ~TH~ beneath a mullet (rubbed) on the left and inscribed ~P/31~, tang with traces of inspector~s mark, border-engraved lock with ~GR~ crowned, ~Tower~ and Government ownership broad arrow mark, the inside with the initials ~WG~ and inspectors mark, full stock swelling about the rear ramrod-pipe and with an apron moulding about the tang, struck with a mark on the right of the butt, full brass mounts including flat side-plate, escutcheon engraved en suite with the breech, four ramrod-pipes, two iron sling swivels, iron ramrod and with a contemporary bayonet stamped ~J.Hill~ 107.3 cm; 42 ¼ in barrel (2)
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The Property of a Gentleman A 1777 PATTERN SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH CENTURY with rebrowned sighted barrel struck with King~s View and Proof marks at the breech, struck with the barrelsmith~s initials ~TH~ beneath a mullet (rubbed) on the left and inscribed ~P/31~, tang with traces of inspector~s mark, border-engraved lock with ~GR~ crowned, ~Tower~ and Government ownership broad arrow mark, the inside with the initials ~WG~ and inspectors mark, full stock swelling about the rear ramrod-pipe and with an apron moulding about the tang, struck with a mark on the right of the butt, full brass mounts including flat side-plate, escutcheon engraved en suite with the breech, four ramrod-pipes, two iron sling swivels, iron ramrod and with a contemporary bayonet stamped ~J.Hill~ 107.3 cm; 42 ¼ in barrel (2)
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
