circa 1790s, smooth bore .75 cal., round and tapered 42-1/4 in. barrel, "Crown / GR / Broad Arrow" proof mark above "Crown / Crossed Swords" proof mark near breech, small stamped "MB" on left side of barrel near breech, sight on top of barrel near muzzle, lock plate with double line borders, marked with "Crown / GR" in front of cock, "small crown with arrow" ordinance mark stamped under pan, "TOWER" stamped vertically behind cock, walnut full stock, brass ramrod guides and thimble, side plate, trigger guard, butt plate, and shield on wrist, iron swivels, carved "1st R / CBM" next to a large backwards "B" on right side of stock, indiscernible small "crown" stamp behind rear of trigger guard tang, several proof marks in the fore most ramrod channel, 58 in. overall
Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
oxidized bore, dark brown patina with pitting to exterior of barrel, worn proof marks, pitting on cock and frizzen, clear marks on the lock plate, stock with dings, abrasions, and staining throughout, 2 in. split to left side of stock, small split in wood at front of lock plate, other minor separations in grain, dent and abrasions to front ramrod guide, dent to trigger guard, butt plate with abrasions and dings, wear and dings to other metal components, pitting on ramrod, cock, frizzen, and trigger appear to function correctly
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