Lot 3393

FLINTLOCK BRASS BOXLOCK POWDER TESTER BY JAMES

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SCOTT OF EDINBURGH. Cal. NA. NSN. Most likely made by James Scott who worked in Edinburgh between 1762-92. This good quality tester has brass boxlock frame fitted with reinforced steel cock and frizzen with external spring. Firing a standard charge in integral brass "barrel" causes a brass wheel to turn. Wheel is engraved with numbers so that the strength of powder can be assessed. Bottom of action is fitted with steel tension spring and fixed trigger. Left side of action is engraved "Scott" on oval between flags; "Edin'g" is on right. Flat side walnut grip is chamfered. CONDITION: good. Brass with darkened brown patina. Iron parts cleaned to silver gray. Grip with old oil finish. Frizzen spring replaced. Grip slightly loose and cracked. (01-21870/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-1,000.

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FLINTLOCK BRASS BOXLOCK POWDER TESTER BY JAMES

Name: FLINTLOCK BRASS BOXLOCK POWDER TESTER BY JAMES
Brand: James Scott
SKU: 177314980
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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