1793 Pattern Short Land Musket

Description:

1793 Pattern Short Land Musket, c. late 18th century, walnut stock with brass fittings, buttplate tang marked 44/LI, lockplate marked TOWER with a crown over GR, inside of the lockplate marked with a crown over 22, barrel lg. 39 1/4 in, overall lg. 55 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Some dings and nicks in the stock, some pitting on the lock and barrel, lock functions, but has a weak main spring.


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