SURCHARGED FRENCH 1768/1774 FEDERAL PERIOD MUSKET.

SN NSN. .74 Cal. x 44-3/4″ unmarked bbl. Rear sight has been set back 2 ” from the muzzle, touch hole has been rebushed. Trumpet shaped ramrod is of correct type and includes both correct sling swivels. 6-1/2″ lockplate is marked under pan “HB” / “Manuf/Royale/St. Etienne” and “US” mark reading vertically behind the cock. This musket shows evidence of American alterations as follows. Front bbl band has been replaced with a single strap band however the second and third bands are orig French manufacture. 10-3/4″ long trigger guard. Buttplate and sideplate are correct for this model. European walnut stock is 57″ long and branded in front of trigger guard “HASLETT” (James Haslett was a gunsmith during this period and this may be his mark), on right side of butt face is “IN” 1/4″ high letters (Possibly John Nicholson an amourer in Philadelphia). Opposite the lock is “39 REGt” over “x/V” (Philadelphia Depot mark) and script “JR/V”. Additionally there is a small block letter stamp that is imperceptible. NOTE: This musket was left here after the American Revolution and went through a repair program at Philadelphia Depot before being issued to a state militia unit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron metal work has a deep dark patina showing light to medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas. Walnut stock is in very nice condition with a nice mellow color having 1/4″ x 1/4″ gouge left side of forestock behind rear bbl band and a 1/4″ x 3/16″ chip behind rear bbl band and shows only minor handling nicks. 4-50126 PAS33 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2557

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2557	$6,900.00	SURCHARGED FRENCH 1768/1774 FEDERAL PERIOD MUSKET. SN NSN. .74 Cal. x 44-3/4″ unmarked bbl. Rear sight has been set back 2 ” from the muzzle, touch hole has been rebushed. Trumpet shaped ramrod is of correct type and includes both correct sling swivels. 6-1/2″ lockplate is marked under pan “HB” / “Manuf/Royale/St. Etienne” and “US” mark reading vertically behind the cock. This musket shows evidence of American alterations as follows. Front bbl band has been replaced with a single strap band however the second and third bands are orig French manufacture. 10-3/4″ long trigger guard. Buttplate and sideplate are correct for this model. European walnut stock is 57″ long and branded in front of trigger guard “HASLETT” (James Haslett was a gunsmith during this period and this may be his mark), on right side of butt face is “IN” 1/4″ high letters (Possibly John Nicholson an amourer in Philadelphia). Opposite the lock is “39 REGt” over “x/V” (Philadelphia Depot mark) and script “JR/V”. Additionally there is a small block letter stamp that is imperceptible. NOTE: This musket was left here after the American Revolution and went through a repair program at Philadelphia Depot before being issued to a state militia unit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron metal work has a deep dark patina showing light to medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas. Walnut stock is in very nice condition with a nice mellow color having 1/4″ x 1/4″ gouge left side of forestock behind rear bbl band and a 1/4″ x 3/16″ chip behind rear bbl band and shows only minor handling nicks. 4-50126 PAS33 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2557 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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SURCHARGED FRENCH 1768/1774 FEDERAL PERIOD MUSKET.