FRENCH MODEL 1766 MAUBEUGE ARSENAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .69. (.700 bore diameter) Standard issue with 44-3/4″ bbl, has iron bands retained by springs, flat faced lock with inset octagonal pan, and flat faced reinforced cock. Lock is engraved “? ? Maubeuge”. Most all major metal parts are stamped with French inspectors marks. Walnut stock with deep grooved comb, has indecipherable name stamped on toe line, and early monogram “RBE” hand carved on right side of butt. There is only slight variation between the Model 1766 and the Model 1763. According to our consignor, based on the measurements of the lock, this gun is a Model 1766. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts cleaned to mottled silver gray over light pitting, is nicely toned. Wood retains most of an old oil finish with hand worn loss at normal carrying points. A clean, solid example of this staple of the American forces during the Revolution, and the pattern for our Model 1795 musket. 4-53694 MGM306 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3318a

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3318a	$4,025.00	FRENCH MODEL 1766 MAUBEUGE ARSENAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .69. (.700 bore diameter) Standard issue with 44-3/4″ bbl, has iron bands retained by springs, flat faced lock with inset octagonal pan, and flat faced reinforced cock. Lock is engraved “? ? Maubeuge”. Most all major metal parts are stamped with French inspectors marks. Walnut stock with deep grooved comb, has indecipherable name stamped on toe line, and early monogram “RBE” hand carved on right side of butt. There is only slight variation between the Model 1766 and the Model 1763. According to our consignor, based on the measurements of the lock, this gun is a Model 1766. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts cleaned to mottled silver gray over light pitting, is nicely toned. Wood retains most of an old oil finish with hand worn loss at normal carrying points. A clean, solid example of this staple of the American forces during the Revolution, and the pattern for our Model 1795 musket. 4-53694 MGM306 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3318a Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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FRENCH MODEL 1766 MAUBEUGE ARSENAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET.