SURCHARGED FRENCH CHAREVILLE MODEL 1772 MUSKET.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters and “DV76″ left side of breech. Touch hole has been welded shut. 6-1/4” long lock is marked “US” at tail in 1/4″ high letters. Ramrod is replaced, front sling swivel is orig, rear sling swivel is missing. Iron bbl bands, 11″ trigger guard, buttplate, sideplate are all orig. European walnut stock is 57″ long and of the correct pattern, marked on right side of butt “IP” (Joseph Perkins) / “D Sxxxx” (a soldiers name, but illegible). Left side of buttstock marked “IH” in 1″ high letters. Opposite the lock is a circular cartouche 5/8″ in diameter, but any inside marks are illegible. A piece well worth restoration by a competent conservator. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have medium patina with light to heavy pitting near flash hole which has been welded shut. Balance of iron furniture is a pleasing patina with no pitting. Front and middle bbl band have been moved forward by 3/4″, additionally the front band has been replaced. Stock shows minor losses along forend, nothing major, no significant cracks or splits and overall in very good condition. 4-49892 PAS34 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2566

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
	2566	$4,600.00	SURCHARGED FRENCH CHAREVILLE MODEL 1772 MUSKET. SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters and “DV76″ left side of breech. Touch hole has been welded shut. 6-1/4” long lock is marked “US” at tail in 1/4″ high letters. Ramrod is replaced, front sling swivel is orig, rear sling swivel is missing. Iron bbl bands, 11″ trigger guard, buttplate, sideplate are all orig. European walnut stock is 57″ long and of the correct pattern, marked on right side of butt “IP” (Joseph Perkins) / “D Sxxxx” (a soldiers name, but illegible). Left side of buttstock marked “IH” in 1″ high letters. Opposite the lock is a circular cartouche 5/8″ in diameter, but any inside marks are illegible. A piece well worth restoration by a competent conservator. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have medium patina with light to heavy pitting near flash hole which has been welded shut. Balance of iron furniture is a pleasing patina with no pitting. Front and middle bbl band have been moved forward by 3/4″, additionally the front band has been replaced. Stock shows minor losses along forend, nothing major, no significant cracks or splits and overall in very good condition. 4-49892 PAS34 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2566 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 CHAREVILLE MODEL 1772 MUSKET.