Coach Harness Reproduction British Pattern 1756 Long Land Musket

Description:

Coach Harness Reproduction British Pattern 1756 Long Land Musket, c. late 20th century, .77 caliber, walnut stock with brass fittings, wrist plate stamped 28/30, lock marked "GRICE/1762" with a crown over "GR," barrel has a modern British proof mark near the breech, and stamped lightly on top of the barrel "KINGS OWN REGT," with an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 46, overall lg. 63 in.

Provenance: The Bill Ahearn collection.
Estimate $300-500

Some dings and nicks in the stock and some light powdery rust in spots, and the lock functions properly. The gun needs an overall good cleaning.


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