“CITY GUARD” SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET.

“CITY GUARD” SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Early-mid 19th C. French musket with a “St. Etienne” marked lock. Various small proof letters & numbers are found on various parts of gun. Bottom of stock is stamped in 5/8″ letters “CITY GUARD”. “City Guard” appears to be from one die. City Guard could refer to any of several American cities. Consignor’s notes indicate this was Richmond City Guard’s, and we do not disagree, but we have no way to verify this. CONDITION: Gun appears in as found condition exhibiting gray/black metal with pitting. Stock exhibits numerous dings & gouges. Ramrod has similar matching patina but the end is cut with no threading. 4-58046 JS11 (2,000-3,000)

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
	21	$2,300.00	“CITY GUARD” SURCHARGED FRENCH MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Early-mid 19th C. French musket with a “St. Etienne” marked lock. Various small proof letters & numbers are found on various parts of gun. Bottom of stock is stamped in 5/8″ letters “CITY GUARD”. “City Guard” appears to be from one die. City Guard could refer to any of several American cities. Consignor’s notes indicate this was Richmond City Guard’s, and we do not disagree, but we have no way to verify this. CONDITION: Gun appears in as found condition exhibiting gray/black metal with pitting. Stock exhibits numerous dings & gouges. Ramrod has similar matching patina but the end is cut with no threading. 4-58046 JS11 (2,000-3,000) 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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