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A FINE+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "MARYLAND-TYPE" AMERICAN MADE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY MUSKET, ca. 1776: In overall fine+/very fine original flintlock condition. Baluster turned, unmarked, 41 3/4", .77 caliber, pin-fastened, smoothbore, iron barrel with its original top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and smooth steel-gray-colored surfaces with light scattered patches of salt & pepper/discoloration. Of Shortland Pattern/Second Model Brown Bess design, as was decreed by the Maryland Council/Committee of Safety, in August of 1775. Molded & carved, American Black Walnut fullstock with a slight lobe, at the tailpipe and a beavertail apron, around the barrel tang. Made with a deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock with a wide notch (please see "Battle Weapons...", fig. 88.MM"). The unmarked lock with its original gooseneck hammer, long teardrop-finial frizzen spring, a bridled powder-pan and its original frizzen. In fine+/very fine original flintlock condition and complete with its original components. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains generally smooth, untouched, steel-gray-colored surfaces matching the barrel. American made, Shortland Pattern/Second Model, "Brown Bess Type", brass hardware. Four (4) Sheet-brass ramrod pipes-- for its button-head iron ramrod. The trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the buttplate with a three-stepped tang. Shortland Pattern flat sideplate with a tail and complete with both its original iron sidebolts and both of its sling-swivels. Also, retains its pin-fastened nose-cap and its Shield-type wrist escutcheon with a central retaining screw of "Maryland Committee of Safety Musket" design (Please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 138). In overall fine+/very fine original flintlock condition with choice, smooth metal and wooden surfaces and a lightly toned age-patina. The stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, light signs of use with some scattered handling marks and light abrasions/tight hairlines. Fine barrel with an untouched, smooth, steel-gray-colored age-patina and light scattered patches of discoloration: a fine touch-hole & bore. The lock with matching untouched steel-gray-colored surfaces, a strong mainspring and fine timing. Fine brass hardware, en suite with nicely aged mustard toned surfaces. A Very Rare example of an American Revolutionary War American Maryland Type "Committee Of Safety" Musket, ca. 1777. Overall length, 57 1/2”. For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", Bill Ahearn's: Muskets of the Revolution", pg. 160-161 & George D. Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 1. Price: $12,775.00 |
