11-02-201811-02-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Alexandria, Virginia, Regimentally Marked Gun

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$400$325
Auction: Sale #3165M - 3165MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Alexandria, Virginia, Regimentally Marked Gun, c. early 19th century, .71 caliber, damaged and broken maple stock, brass trigger guard from a British carbine, one screw lock marked "D. EGG," barrel marked "106 VA REG ALEXANDRIA" with a small "SS" on the left side of the breech, barrel lg. 42 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Bill Ahearn collection.
Estimate $400-600

Stock is broken. The butt is broken off at the rear of the lock. The barrel is in good condition with a remnant of a small sight on top of the "G" on REG and there is a small "SS" mark on the left side of the breech similar to the Committee of Safety muskets with the same mark.


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