Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Japanese-made Miroku Reproduction British Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket, c. 1970s, .75 bore, walnut stock with brass fittings, lock marked with a crown over "GR" in front of the cock, and "TOWER" on the tail, barrel tang marked "JAPAN," barrel lg. 41 7/8, overall lg. 58 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
Stock is in good condition with a few dings and nicks and a 2 1/2 inch crack or check on the right side of the butt. Gun appears to have never been fired nor drilled for sling swivels but does have some surface rust on the lock and barrel.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
JapanChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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