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the tail with a crown above “GR” at the center and double border line engraving. The barrel has British proofs and a rounded front sight blade. The stock has a hole for a yoke. The bore measures at .93 caliber, which
is approximately 6 bore. This gigantic Brown Bess measures six feet in overall length. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a mix of original brown finish and smooth brown patina
on the iron surfaces with some occasional small patches of light pitting, and defined lock markings. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered light dents and scratches, a replacement spliced front section, various light cracks and repairs, and overall good figure. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. Estimate: 6,500 - 11,000
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blunderbuss was intended for use on naval ships with a swivel bracket. The barrel has London commercial proofs. Faint traces of markings visible on the lock. “A.S.BRETT” marked in the wood behind the lower trigger guard tang. The bore measures at approximately 1.1 inches (approximately 4 bore), and the muzzle flares to 3 inches. Measures 52 inches in overall length. Absent ramrod.
CONDITION: Very good, with period applied brown finish and scattered light pitting on the barrel, scattered mild pitting, and wear on the lock. Various professionally made modern replacement components. The modern made replacement stock is fine with defined edges, a few professionally repaired spliced sections, and some light handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 270
Massive British Brown Bess Flintlock Amusette/Swivel/Wall Gun Dated 1739 - NSN, 6 bore cal., 54 1/4 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock.
These were typically mounted on window ledges or low walls, on walls surrounding forts and castles, or mounted on the side of a ship. These massive wall guns essentially filled a gap
between shoulder muskets and artillery, and are quite rare today, especially on the public market. This impressive early example is a true to form scaled up Brown Bess. The lock is marked “TOWER/1739” at
LOT 271
Massive British Naval Flintlock Blunderbuss/Swivel Gun - NSN, 4 bore gauge, 33 inch part octagon bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. This large British flintlock