SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET.

SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET. Cal. 74. NSN. 44-7/8″ rnd bbl. The “Mauberge / Manuf. Bt” lockplate is also surcharged with a large “US” at the rear. The same surcharge is on top of the bbl which also has French proofmarks. There are numerous markings stamped or carved in the stock, including “NI”, “IP”, “FS”, and “TL” on the right side, “3″, “ PS / 1794″ on the left. A series of notches have been filed part way around the left flat of the stock. The rear sling swivel is missing. The ramrod is a replacement. The touchhole in the bbl has been plugged with a nail. The stock has been broken and repaired with a nail driven through the stock and riveted to a piece of copper overlapping the triggerguard. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood is fine. 4-58048 FS74 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	8	$6,325.00	SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET. Cal. 74. NSN. 44-7/8″ rnd bbl. The “Mauberge / Manuf. Bt” lockplate is also surcharged with a large “US” at the rear. The same surcharge is on top of the bbl which also has French proofmarks. There are numerous markings stamped or carved in the stock, including “NI”, “IP”, “FS”, and “TL” on the right side, “3″, “ PS / 1794″ on the left. A series of notches have been filed part way around the left flat of the stock. The rear sling swivel is missing. The ramrod is a replacement. The touchhole in the bbl has been plugged with a nail. The stock has been broken and repaired with a nail driven through the stock and riveted to a piece of copper overlapping the triggerguard. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood is fine. 4-58048 FS74 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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