Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 458
Brown Bess Flintlock Fort Gun
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1740-1780, 51-1/2 in., heavy made tapered barrel, possible hallmarks on left of barrel, large lock plate marked "Wilson", full stock, brass trigger guard with acorn finial, brass side plate, butt plate, ramrod guides and thimble, shield inlay at wrist, 67-1/2 in. overall
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Note: Purchased from Norm Flayderman in 1986.
Condition
handling wear to wood and metal components, metal components with patina, some pitting, dings and abrasions, loss to toe of stock, loss of wood to both sides of forend near muzzle, other chips and abrasions, loss of front sight, chip and wear of wood near pan, cock, hammer and frizzen appear to be in working order
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
