4329 SCARCE 1742 PATTERN LONG LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,750.00 USD
Estimated at 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
MADE FOR THE CITY OF YORK BY R. WATKINS. Cal. 77. S# NSN. In 1745, with the 2nd Jacobite uprising, the city of York became concerned that they would be invaded from the North and as a precaution contracted with gunmaker Robert Watkin to make a number of muskets. Quite a few of these are known to collectors today and this good example is of 1742 Long Land pattern with 45-5/8" round barrel. There are indecipherable proof marks at breech end. Lock of 1730 pattern with inset rounded pan and unbridled frizzen has simple heart shaped finial to feather spring. Center of plate is engraved "R. Watkins". Robust stock of dense European walnut extends to within 4" of muzzle with brass cap and is mounted with 1742 pattern brass furniture. Wooden ramrod has brass tip. No markings are noted on brass. Left side of butt is stamped "Y+C" "149". It is not know if this is an indication of the number produced or if it was a rack or inventory number. CONDITION: fine. Iron and steel show considerable cleaning with barrel a medium brown with overall pin prick pitting. Barrel markings not readable. Lock is cleaned to silverish light brown with maker's name somewhat obscured. Stock is sound with some epoxy repairs and front 9" appears to be a well done replacement. Brass is nicely toned. Sling loops are missing. Bore is dark. Lock is good. (01-27879/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.