CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1763 FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction)Not model 1763 but 1766 or 1768. Has spring band keepers, which are the later type. 1763s have friction bands.

CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1763 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Usual configuration with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, iron furniture with three bands with front split and an integral brass sight. It has its orig buttonhead ramrod. Lockplate has usual markings with “J” shaped sideplate stamped with “70”. It has usual trigger guard. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with fluted comb & slightly altered cheek area. It has a smooth musket buttplate. The fledgling United States purchased a large number of these from our French allies during the Revolution. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains a very dark chocolate brown patina with fine pitting, heavier around pan. Butt has been thinned on both sides of comb with heavy burnout behind the pan, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32600 JR557 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1566	$2,875.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Correction)Not model 1763 but 1766 or 1768. Has spring band keepers, which are the later type. 1763s have friction bands. CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1763 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Usual configuration with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, iron furniture with three bands with front split and an integral brass sight. It has its orig buttonhead ramrod. Lockplate has usual markings with “J” shaped sideplate stamped with “70”. It has usual trigger guard. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with fluted comb & slightly altered cheek area. It has a smooth musket buttplate. The fledgling United States purchased a large number of these from our French allies during the Revolution. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains a very dark chocolate brown patina with fine pitting, heavier around pan. Butt has been thinned on both sides of comb with heavy burnout behind the pan, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks & dings and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32600 JR557 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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