FINE U.S. SURCHARGED MODEL 1763 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction)Not model 1763 but 1766 or 1768. Has spring band keepers, which are the later type. 1763s have friction bands.

FINE U.S. SURCHARGED MODEL 1763 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Revolutionary War Charleville, triple surcharged with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, iron mounted with three bands, split front band with integral sight. It has a large “US” at breech end of bbl, on tail of lockplate and had “U STATES” branded in bottom of stock which has been purposely defaced. It has normal “CHARLEVILLE” marked lockplate with reinforced hammer. Butt has scooped comb with deep fluted gullets and is crudely carved with initials “PH” and “HB” on right side and two “M”’s or “W”’s on left side. These muskets were obtained in large quantities from our ally, France, during the revolution. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with metal being a medium to very dark brown patina with light fine surface pitting, heavier around pan. Sling wires are missing & stud is broken from trigger guard. Forestock is missing long slivers from bbl channel and has a crack on both sides with other small cracks, nicks, dings & scratches, showing heavy wear with a dark, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32709 JR544 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1562	$0.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Correction)Not model 1763 but 1766 or 1768. Has spring band keepers, which are the later type. 1763s have friction bands. FINE U.S. SURCHARGED MODEL 1763 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 75. Revolutionary War Charleville, triple surcharged with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, iron mounted with three bands, split front band with integral sight. It has a large “US” at breech end of bbl, on tail of lockplate and had “U STATES” branded in bottom of stock which has been purposely defaced. It has normal “CHARLEVILLE” marked lockplate with reinforced hammer. Butt has scooped comb with deep fluted gullets and is crudely carved with initials “PH” and “HB” on right side and two “M”’s or “W”’s on left side. These muskets were obtained in large quantities from our ally, France, during the revolution. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with metal being a medium to very dark brown patina with light fine surface pitting, heavier around pan. Sling wires are missing & stud is broken from trigger guard. Forestock is missing long slivers from bbl channel and has a crack on both sides with other small cracks, nicks, dings & scratches, showing heavy wear with a dark, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32709 JR544 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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