Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2018 : Sale A0618 Lot 410
A GOOD .750 FLINTLOCK PRIVATE PURCHASE MUSKET SIGNED THOMAS, MODEL BROWN BESS TYPE, serial no. 20,

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A GOOD .750 FLINTLOCK PRIVATE PURCHASE MUSKET SIGNED 'THOMAS', MODEL 'BROWN BESS TYPE', serial no. 20,
circa 1800 and for volunteer or militia units, with 39in. browned barrel, block fore-sight, London proofs and moulded band at breech, flat bevel-edged lock signed 'THOMAS' with moulded stepped tail, walnut three-quarter stock (expertly repaired crack at wrist) with brass furniture, large oval escutcheon at wrist engraved '20', stirrup swivels and iron ramrod

Other Notes: The maker was most probably Henry Thomas of Newhall Street, Birmingham 1773-1811.


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Estimate £1,200-1,600