A PATTERN 1777 SHORT LAND SERVICE MUSKET. 42 in., .80 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech and Tower ordnance proof marks on the top; convex lock plate with double line border engraving, the pointed tail with worn 'TOWER' engraving and a trace of the crown over 'GR' below the pan; walnut stock with storekeeper's mark on the butt and assembly and inspector's marks in the rammer channel; brass furniture including a butt plate with a short pointed tang, thumb piece engraved 'D/37' replaced flat side plate, trigger guard with acorn finial, four rammer pipes and a nose cap, steel rammer with button head and plain end. Overall lg. 57 7/8 in. Condition: Iron toned to deep brown; top jaw screw is an old replacement and frizzen has been refaced but upper part of face is broken; stock has sliver losses along the rammer channel and scattered dings and dents, brass toned to deep yellow brown, action functions properly. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing