FRENCH MUSKET “CHARLEVILLE” MODEL 1777.

Cal. 69. 41-3/4″ bbl, bbl is marked “1815”, while the orig flintlock is marked to the “CHARLEVILLE” Armory, and the musket has the standard iron mounted parts, orig sling swivels and a leather sling that is marked ” WATERVLEIT ARSENAL”, the cheekside has the 1777 pattern hollow cut for the cheek rest. The importance of the 1777 French muskets is that they were used in the latter part of the American Revolution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Stock has a coat of old shellac which is showing the effects of time. Metal parts show smooth oxidized surfaces. Walnut stock has no wood repairs nor any missing pieces. 4-49763 SDH19 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3320

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3320	$2,875.00	FRENCH MUSKET “CHARLEVILLE” MODEL 1777. Cal. 69. 41-3/4″ bbl, bbl is marked “1815”, while the orig flintlock is marked to the “CHARLEVILLE” Armory, and the musket has the standard iron mounted parts, orig sling swivels and a leather sling that is marked ” WATERVLEIT ARSENAL”, the cheekside has the 1777 pattern hollow cut for the cheek rest. The importance of the 1777 French muskets is that they were used in the latter part of the American Revolution. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Stock has a coat of old shellac which is showing the effects of time. Metal parts show smooth oxidized surfaces. Walnut stock has no wood repairs nor any missing pieces. 4-49763 SDH19 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3320 Click here to view provenance 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 MUSKET “CHARLEVILLE” MODEL 1777.