SURCHARGE FRENCH 1768 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44-3/4″ long bbl marked “U” at breech. Touch hole has been reconverted back to flintlock. 6-1/4″ long lockplate is marked under pan “Charleville” and behind cock reading vertically is “US”. Bayonet lug is set back 1″ on top of bbl. All three iron bbl bands are held with band springs from behind. 12-1/2″ long trigger guard. Butt plate and sideplate all of 1763 pattern. European walnut stock is 56-1/4″ long and marked on the left side of the buttstock with the Charleville “D” and a small “CP” on right side of butt in 3/16″ high letters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show a deep patina with medium to heavy pitting around the touch hole and associated areas of the lock, which has been replaced in this gun. Balance of furniture has matching dark patina which is all orig to this piece. Stock has numerous nicks and gouges on the upper part of the forend and a 1-1/2″ long crack originating at the trigger plate and running to the mortise of the lockplate and a similar crack at the front of the lockplate. Gaps between the lockplate and the mortise indicate that this lock was not original to this gun. Behind the trigger guard there is a 2-1/4″ long x 1/2″ replaced piece of wood. Iron ramrod is old and appears to be orig as does the front sling swivel however the rear swivel is a modern replacement. 4-49741 PAS32 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2565

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
	2565	$3,450.00	SURCHARGE FRENCH 1768 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET. SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44-3/4″ long bbl marked “U” at breech. Touch hole has been reconverted back to flintlock. 6-1/4″ long lockplate is marked under pan “Charleville” and behind cock reading vertically is “US”. Bayonet lug is set back 1″ on top of bbl. All three iron bbl bands are held with band springs from behind. 12-1/2″ long trigger guard. Butt plate and sideplate all of 1763 pattern. European walnut stock is 56-1/4″ long and marked on the left side of the buttstock with the Charleville “D” and a small “CP” on right side of butt in 3/16″ high letters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show a deep patina with medium to heavy pitting around the touch hole and associated areas of the lock, which has been replaced in this gun. Balance of furniture has matching dark patina which is all orig to this piece. Stock has numerous nicks and gouges on the upper part of the forend and a 1-1/2″ long crack originating at the trigger plate and running to the mortise of the lockplate and a similar crack at the front of the lockplate. Gaps between the lockplate and the mortise indicate that this lock was not original to this gun. Behind the trigger guard there is a 2-1/4″ long x 1/2″ replaced piece of wood. Iron ramrod is old and appears to be orig as does the front sling swivel however the rear swivel is a modern replacement. 4-49741 PAS32 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2565 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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SURCHARGE FRENCH 1768 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET.