Product Details
S. BRUNN, LONDON
A .550 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SCALED FOR A BOY, no visible serial number
in the military style and made between 1798-1804, with 24 1/2in. in the white round barrel (mild staining, the flat short sighting plane signed 'No. 55 CHARING CROSS, LONDON', squared fore-sight presumably for a diminutive bayonet now absent, Tower proofs, engraved top-tang, plain lock signed 'S. BRUNN', pointed tail, bridleless frizzen, plain pan, swan-necked cock, walnut full-stock finishing 3in. shot of the muzzle, borderline and trophy engraved brass furniture, recumbent 'S' shaped sideplate, iron stirrup swivels and three brass ramrod thimbles (missing ramrod)
Provenance: Previously sold Bonhams, Lot 294, 28th April 1999
Other Notes: Samuel Brunn traded from a number of different London addresses after acquiring the business of John Knubley, but only traded from 55 Charing Cross for six years, at which time he was also by appointment to the Prince of Wales.
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Estimate £1,000-1,500