FRENCH MODEL 1766 INFANTRY MUSKET.

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Caliber is Approx. .69 cal.

FRENCH MODEL 1766 INFANTRY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 44-11/16″ rnd bbl marked on the left side of breech in an indiscernible proof mark and “US” in 3/16″ high letters with “17?3″ engraved on the breech tang. Lock is marked with fleur-de-lis/”D”/”Charleville under the pan of the 6-1/8″ long lock. Furniture is all proper for this model including friction-held rear band and center band having no lips on either side. Bayonet lug beneath the bbl set back 1-3/4″. Stock is normal in all respects having a nicely carved cheek rest on the left side in front of a pair of initials which may read “MR”? Accompanying the gun is its orig bayonet showing the 1769/71 variant alteration with locking clasp. Blade is 14-3/4″ is stamped deeply with “AM” and overall condition matches the gun. Gun appears to retain its orig sling swivels and ramrod. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very nice condition for its age. Top jaw and screw have been replaced. Wood is very sound for its age and remains in very nice condition having only one rough area just behind the rear band not affecting the overall appearance of the gun. Light coat of varnish has been added probably protecting the pc from additional dings and scratches. 4-38197 PAS13 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2575	$5,462.50	Revised: 10/5/2009 Correction to Printed Catalog: Caliber is Approx. .69 cal. FRENCH MODEL 1766 INFANTRY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 75. 44-11/16″ rnd bbl marked on the left side of breech in an indiscernible proof mark and “US” in 3/16″ high letters with “17?3″ engraved on the breech tang. Lock is marked with fleur-de-lis/”D”/”Charleville under the pan of the 6-1/8″ long lock. Furniture is all proper for this model including friction-held rear band and center band having no lips on either side. Bayonet lug beneath the bbl set back 1-3/4″. Stock is normal in all respects having a nicely carved cheek rest on the left side in front of a pair of initials which may read “MR”? Accompanying the gun is its orig bayonet showing the 1769/71 variant alteration with locking clasp. Blade is 14-3/4″ is stamped deeply with “AM” and overall condition matches the gun. Gun appears to retain its orig sling swivels and ramrod. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very nice condition for its age. Top jaw and screw have been replaced. Wood is very sound for its age and remains in very nice condition having only one rough area just behind the rear band not affecting the overall appearance of the gun. Light coat of varnish has been added probably protecting the pc from additional dings and scratches. 4-38197 PAS13 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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