Make: Unknown, “Annely” "London" marked on the barrel.

Model: Fusil Indian Trade Gun style flintlock smoothbore

Serial#: NSN

Year of Manufacture: 20th Century

Caliber: 20 Gauge / .62 caliber ball

Action Type: Flintlock

Markings: “Annely” & “London” can be found on the barrel.

Barrel Length: 46” octagon-to-round

Sights/ Optics: Front blade

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is walnut with brass fittings. There are scratches, scuffs, and compression dents throughout. The finish is rough and some of the stock pins are not fully set into the stock. There is a split in the stock near the muzzle and also a perpendicular crack a the buttstock. Overall, the stock is in fair Condition.

Type of Finish: Metal: In the white, brass. Wood: Oil.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: Bore is dark with heavy corrosion running the length of the barrel. The bore rates in 5/10 in this writer’s opinion. 

Overall Condition: This flintlock smoothbore is in Good Condition. The metal surfaces have handling wear and scratches throughout. The buttplate heel and edges are worn. The barrelis white throughout, with the heaviest being near the muzzle end. There are spots of finish loss on the brass trigger guard, along with two spots of surface rust on the exterior of the rounded area. The frizzen face is scuffed from use also thereis a replacement plate over the frizzen. The pan has a large black spot on the outside rear corner as well as spots of surface rust, which extend over to the flash hole and barrel. There is also some more distinct finish loss on the barrel adjacent to the pan.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: 1 Gun flint and 1 ramrod.

Our Assessment: This is a nice example of an early to mid-18th century North American trade gun that is reminiscent of those that would have been used on the early American frontier. This would make a fine addition to any American contemporary flintlock collection.