US SURCHARGED CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

US SURCHARGED CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN Usual configuration with 44-3/4″ rnd bbl with bayonet lug on the top at the muzzle. It has 3 iron bands with split front band having a brass sight on the rear top. It has what appears to be a star and “D” proof mark at the breech end. Top tang has a “US” stamp with a matching stamp at the rear of the lock plate. Lockplate is about 6” long with a short teat at the rear with reinforced hammer and a “D” proof with “Charleville” in script in front of the hammer. Has iron furniture with a long lower tang and a smooth iron buttplate. Sideplate has an “AT” stamp. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with a button head ramrod and is missing the sling wires. Appears to have had a very professional repair through the wrist. Accompanied by an orig, rare triangular socket bayonet, with a 15″ X 1-1/16″ triangular shaped blade with short narrow fuller near the tip and has what appears to be an “IN” proof along with a “US” surcharge. CONDITION: Very fine. Stock refinished and repaired as noted and retains most of this fine professionally restored finish. Couple of grain checks at the buttplate & a short crack in front of the lockplate. Metal is a dark attic patina with light to moderate rust. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet retains a matching patina with a lightly cleaned area on the back side. 4-55129 JR340 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	17	$7,475.00	US SURCHARGED CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN Usual configuration with 44-3/4″ rnd bbl with bayonet lug on the top at the muzzle. It has 3 iron bands with split front band having a brass sight on the rear top. It has what appears to be a star and “D” proof mark at the breech end. Top tang has a “US” stamp with a matching stamp at the rear of the lock plate. Lockplate is about 6” long with a short teat at the rear with reinforced hammer and a “D” proof with “Charleville” in script in front of the hammer. Has iron furniture with a long lower tang and a smooth iron buttplate. Sideplate has an “AT” stamp. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with a button head ramrod and is missing the sling wires. Appears to have had a very professional repair through the wrist. Accompanied by an orig, rare triangular socket bayonet, with a 15″ X 1-1/16″ triangular shaped blade with short narrow fuller near the tip and has what appears to be an “IN” proof along with a “US” surcharge. CONDITION: Very fine. Stock refinished and repaired as noted and retains most of this fine professionally restored finish. Couple of grain checks at the buttplate & a short crack in front of the lockplate. Metal is a dark attic patina with light to moderate rust. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet retains a matching patina with a lightly cleaned area on the back side. 4-55129 JR340 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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