1742 Brown Bess contract lock

[FlinterNick]

polished up and tuned up

 

[Clark Badgett]

What is the story of that lock marking?

 

[FlinterNick]

What is the story of that lock marking?

Not sure, I’ll have to ask jess,!the name is not in any records I can find

 

[Clark Badgett]

I have thought about ordering one and building a generic COS musket someday.

 

[FlinterNick]

I have thought about ordering one and building a generic COS musket someday.

Whenever I see Bess locks with the name in the center I just assume it’s a type of regimental contract lock. Such as Wilson

 

[Clark Badgett]

Whenever I see Bess locks with the name in the center I just assume it’s a type of regimental contract lock. Such as Wilson

That is another option.