Barnett American-stocked Wall Gun

Description:

Barnett American-stocked Wall Gun, c. late 18th/early 19th century, 1.08 caliber, walnut stock, brass trigger guard, ramrod pipes, and side plate, lock marked "BARNETT" below the pan, breech has British proof marks, with an iron swivel, barrel lg. 24 1/2, overall lg. 40 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Bill Ahearn collection.

Literature: Illustrated and described in Bill Ahearn, "Colonial Firearms Displayed at the Princeton Battlefield," The Gun Report (May 1994).

Exhibitions: The Thomas Clarke House, Princeton Battlefield.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Some dings and nicks in the crude stock, lock, barrel, and ramrod have heavy pitting.


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