SOLD GRICE Marked Brown Bess Musket

[BigSkyRambler]

UPDATE: Early Pedersoli, possibly from kit. This Brown Bess copy appears to be unfired. It's 41.5" barrel is finished in the white, as it should be. It has some patina. Bore is mirror bright and was very dusty, making me believe it has been a wall hanger. The breech has been milled and a touch hole drilled. Bore mics at .740". The lock is marked GRICE 1762 and Crown. Sparks very well. Stock is in very good condition with minimal handling marks. There is a spot where right butt picked up some paint(?). That'll buff right out. Incorrect tang screw. Should provide good service for French and Indian War through Napoleonic Wars reenactors. No waiting or sales tax. $800 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

More photos.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Looks like a Maple stock so maybe not India made?
I would grab it if I needed a Bess. Looks good.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Looks like a Maple stock so maybe not India made?
I would grab it if I needed a Bess. Looks good.

Not an early Pedersoli, as those are stamped ITALY on inside of lock.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Not an early Pedersoli, as those are stamped ITALY on inside of lock.

Mine from 40 years ago looks similar and was Japanese made.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Mine from 40 years ago looks similar and was Japanese made.

Any distinguishing marks? Has 77 on inside of lock.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

The folks over on the Indian Muzzleloaders FB page say they think Pedersoli. Could be a sleeper!

 

[LLCranford3]

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[Rifleman1776]

The Pedersoli I built from a kit in 1976 had an identically marked lock on the outside. I don't remember what may, or may not, have been on the inside. Looks Ped to me.

 

[Grumpy Monk]

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[Tumbledown]

Maybe a Navy Arms from the early 1970s. I believe Pedersoli made the locks but NA did the stock.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

It is sold. Thanks for all the interest and information.