A FLINTLOCK MUSKET

A FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 18th century, with 39 1/4" barrel, applied front sight, rear groove sight, action with foliate engraving and indistinct maker's name, three quarter length stock with carved tear drop behind the action and shell behind the barrel tang, pierced brass side plate, similar plates to the butt stock, butt plate with embossed armorial and a similar lozenge to the top grip, trigger guard with high relief shell to the front and high relief strap loop to the rear, 55" long