Help with Parsons Salisbury Cap and Ball
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http://www.icollector.com/British-f...homas-Parsons-Salisbury-The-gun-mea_i11292188
Described in the above advertisement re: Thomas Parsons, Salisbury...
"British flintlock carbine, circa early 19th century, signed Thomas Parsons, Salisbury. The gun measures 36” overall with a 20-1/4” medium weight barrel, which is slightly flared at the muzzle, made in two stages.Approx. .69 caliber smoothbore. The gun is nicely half-stocked with a checkered wrist, plain brass mounts with a horn forend cap and rib mounted on bottom of barrel to accept ramrod. The metal surfaces show a grey tobrown patina finish, some light to slightly heavy scattered erosion and pitting. The heavier pitting on the hammer, breech area, and a few places on barrel. The signature is crisp, wood is good to very good with a light overcoating of varnish but no evidence of sanding. An original style ramrod is included. An interesting carbine with a military look which was possibly a private purchase by military officer. Est: $1250 -2500"
http://www.icollector.com/British-f...homas-Parsons-Salisbury-The-gun-mea_i11292188
Described in the above advertisement re: Thomas Parsons, Salisbury...
"British flintlock carbine, circa early 19th century, signed Thomas Parsons, Salisbury. The gun measures 36” overall with a 20-1/4” medium weight barrel, which is slightly flared at the muzzle, made in two stages.Approx. .69 caliber smoothbore. The gun is nicely half-stocked with a checkered wrist, plain brass mounts with a horn forend cap and rib mounted on bottom of barrel to accept ramrod. The metal surfaces show a grey tobrown patina finish, some light to slightly heavy scattered erosion and pitting. The heavier pitting on the hammer, breech area, and a few places on barrel. The signature is crisp, wood is good to very good with a light overcoating of varnish but no evidence of sanding. An original style ramrod is included. An interesting carbine with a military look which was possibly a private purchase by military officer. Est: $1250 -2500"
Information is coming slow on this gun but I believe Thomas Parsons to be from Salisbury, Wiltshire. I found a copy of his will dated 1843. The percussion cap and ball muzzle loader replaced the flint lock about 1842 on British muskets. This gun could have been made in 1842 or 1843 making it maybe 175 years old (2018).