1763 PATTERN 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.

1763 PATTERN CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Usual configuration with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle, iron mounted with three bands with split front band with integral sight. It has button head ramrod. Lockplate has the “CHARLEVILLE” marking with a large “B” that has a star in the top loop. Mounted in 1-pc walnut full stock with an indecipherable name carved on right side of comb and stamped name “A. LOW” on bottom. The U.S. bought large numbers of these from our allies, the French, during the revolution. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a medium to dark patina with scattered fine pitting, heavier around pan. Stock has a crack on left side and is missing a sliver with another crack in front of lockplate and is missing a chip back of lockplate and shows heavy wear with a fine, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32618 JR546 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1565	$4,025.00	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. 1763 PATTERN CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Usual configuration with 44-3/4” rnd bbl, bayonet lug on top of muzzle, iron mounted with three bands with split front band with integral sight. It has button head ramrod. Lockplate has the “CHARLEVILLE” marking with a large “B” that has a star in the top loop. Mounted in 1-pc walnut full stock with an indecipherable name carved on right side of comb and stamped name “A. LOW” on bottom. The U.S. bought large numbers of these from our allies, the French, during the revolution. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a medium to dark patina with scattered fine pitting, heavier around pan. Stock has a crack on left side and is missing a sliver with another crack in front of lockplate and is missing a chip back of lockplate and shows heavy wear with a fine, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32618 JR546 (2,500-3,500) 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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