SOLD – Revolutionary War Wilson Fusil – Dated 1770

SOLD – Revolutionary War Wilson Fusil – Dated 1770

Very rare Revolutionary War Brown Bess style fusil made by the Richard Wilson Shop in London.  It has an “*RW” marked barrel, which is the maker’s mark for Richard Wilson with London proofs, along with “LONDON/1770” marked vertically at the tail of the lock with “WILSON” at the center, and “ANTIGUA” engraved on top of the barrel.

The overall condition is very good. The original metal has a brown patina. The bore is dim and smooth. Strong action. The stock is very good with minimal handling wear. The barrel is 40 inches long and it is approximately 70 caliber.    (56” overall length” (Provenance and Research Available)