CONVERTED “US” SURCHARGED FRENCH CHARLEVILLE MUSKET.

CONVERTED “US” SURCHARGED FRENCH CHARLEVILLE MUSKET. Cal. .75. 44-1/4″ rnd bbl. Large “US” is stamped vertically on the tail of the lockplate. “M. . . ” is stamped on top of the bbl. The flat of the stock, opposite the lock, has both impressed and raised X’s and V’s, but the significance of each is not known. There is also a large carved “X” on the left side of the stock near the buttplate. The center bbl band is iron, all other furniture is brass. It is slightly undersized and has caused damage to the stock. The ramrod has been broken off at the lower end to allow it to fit the ramrod hole. The hammer is slightly loose. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with light surface rust blending to heavy pitting at the breech of the bbl, lighter on the lockplate and hammer. The wood has some chips and cracks but is still solid. The nipple is mashed, otherwise the lock is good. Ciak Collection 4-53266 FS403 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1039	$2,702.00	CONVERTED “US” SURCHARGED FRENCH CHARLEVILLE MUSKET. Cal. .75. 44-1/4″ rnd bbl. Large “US” is stamped vertically on the tail of the lockplate. “M. . . ” is stamped on top of the bbl. The flat of the stock, opposite the lock, has both impressed and raised X’s and V’s, but the significance of each is not known. There is also a large carved “X” on the left side of the stock near the buttplate. The center bbl band is iron, all other furniture is brass. It is slightly undersized and has caused damage to the stock. The ramrod has been broken off at the lower end to allow it to fit the ramrod hole. The hammer is slightly loose. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with light surface rust blending to heavy pitting at the breech of the bbl, lighter on the lockplate and hammer. The wood has some chips and cracks but is still solid. The nipple is mashed, otherwise the lock is good. Ciak Collection 4-53266 FS403 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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