CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1863 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 1863 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Usual configuration with 44-5/8” 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. It has usual trigger guard with small inspector initials “IT” in wood below trigger guard. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with fluted comb & slightly altered cheek area with a small “D” stamped into left side. It has a smooth musket buttplate. The fledgling United States purchased a large number of these from our French allies during the Revolution. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains a very dark heavy brown patina with traces of old paint. Breech end of bbl has wrench marks & sling wires are missing. Stock has a few chips in raised areas with normal nicks & dings. Shows moderate to heavy wear with forestock having been cleaned & sanded with a splice under middle band replacing about 14” of wood. Hammer will not hold at full cock and half cock is not very firm, otherwise mechanics are fine. 4-59749 JR556 (1,500-2,500)

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
	1567	$2,587.00	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 1863 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Usual configuration with 44-5/8” 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. It has usual trigger guard with small inspector initials “IT” in wood below trigger guard. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with fluted comb & slightly altered cheek area with a small “D” stamped into left side. It has a smooth musket buttplate. The fledgling United States purchased a large number of these from our French allies during the Revolution. CONDITION: Good. Metal retains a very dark heavy brown patina with traces of old paint. Breech end of bbl has wrench marks & sling wires are missing. Stock has a few chips in raised areas with normal nicks & dings. Shows moderate to heavy wear with forestock having been cleaned & sanded with a splice under middle band replacing about 14” of wood. Hammer will not hold at full cock and half cock is not very firm, otherwise mechanics are fine. 4-59749 JR556 (1,500-2,500) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}