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A RARE .750 FLINTLOCK 42IN. BARRELLED MUSKET TO THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SIGNED WILSON, no visible serial number, late 18th century, with round 42in. barrel (extensively shallow pitted externally), London proofs and maker's mark for Richard Wilson at breech, moulded band forwards of top-tang, stud fore-sight and shallow sighting groove to top-tang, flat bevel-edged lock with stepped and pointed tail, 'WILSON' signature below the shallow pan, swan-necked cock, walnut hand-rail full-stock, the fore-end finishing 4in. from the muzzle, carved apron around the top-tang, brass heel-plate with short broad triple-stepped spur engraved 'H.A.C.', moulded trigger guard bow and tang with well defined finial, 'sporting' style side-plate, four moulded ramrod pipes including throat, three iron barrel-keys, brass fore-end tip and iron ramrod (swivels absent).

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A RARE .750 FLINTLOCK 42IN. BARRELLED MUSKET TO THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SIGNED WILSON, no visible serial number, late 18th century, with round 42in. barrel (extensively shallow pitted externally), London proofs and maker's mark for Richard Wilson at breech, moulded band forwards of top-tang, stud fore-sight and shallow sighting groove to top-tang, flat bevel-edged lock with stepped and pointed tail, 'WILSON' signature below the shallow pan, swan-necked cock, walnut hand-rail full-stock, the fore-end finishing 4in. from the muzzle, carved apron around the top-tang, brass heel-plate with short broad triple-stepped spur engraved 'H.A.C.', moulded trigger guard bow and tang with well defined finial, 'sporting' style side-plate, four moulded ramrod pipes including throat, three iron barrel-keys, brass fore-end tip and iron ramrod (swivels absent).

Estimate 1 200 - 1 600 GBP
Starting price 1 200 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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For sale on Monday 29 Jul - 09:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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