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WHEELER & SON BRITAIN | Model: Boared of Ordnance Trade Gun | Caliber: .58 CAL

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WHEELER & SON BRITAIN | Model: Boared of Ordnance Trade Gun | Caliber: .58 CAL

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Auction Date:2024 Dec 09 @ 09:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
Location:25414 Hwy 62 South, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 2L0, Canada
Condition: NRA Poor

Make: WHEELER & SON BRITAIN
Model: Boared of Ordnance Trade Gun
Caliber: .58 CAL

Bore(s): Fair, Pitted, Light Rust
Comes With: No additional Items
Action: Single Shot Percussion Rifle

Main Description: This musket has the I broad arrow D indicating Indian Department of the British Army these Muskets were supplied to his Majesty's Indian Allies during the war of 1812 or shortly after, similar to the North West Trade Guns. Bead front sight, no rear sight, 1/3rd octagon 2/3rd round barrel, top flat marked with round proof mark and London, side lock with Manufactures mark Wheeler & Son, Crown proof mark, smooth hammer does not hold cock, nipple damaged. One piece smooth full military wood stock, forend tip is chipped and broken, cracked along ramrod channel, large chip on right side, straight grip with brass relief medallion, stock cracked and chipped behind barrel and around lock, smooth brass butt plate with manufactures logo, both sides of stock have I Broad arrow D indicating British Indian Department Issue, engraved brass trigger guard missing ramrod.

Wear: Metal finish turning brown with light pitting, rust speckles, handling marks and wear. Stock shows marks, scratches and wear.

Barrel Length: 36.25"
Serial: NA
Class: Canadian Antique, No license required