AMERICAN RE-STOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1770 MARINE MUSKET.

AMERICAN RE-STOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1770 MARINE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 74. 43-3/4″ bbl showing no proof marks at the breech. Bayonet lug is set back 1″ underneath the bbl with a locking lug set back 2-5/8″ from the muzzle. The 6-1/4″ lock has no discernible markings beneath the brass inclined pan. The three brass bbl bands are pinned to the stock and not retained by band springs and the middle band no longer having a lug for a sling swivel. All furniture appears to be of French origin, however this gun has been American re-stocked, most likely in the 1790-1810 period. The trigger guard has a pair of finger ridges and has had the front sling swivel hole riveted shut. The wood stock has a 9-3/4″ high comb running to within 6″ of the breech and appears to be American black walnut. As with the metal, the wood is completely unmarked, making it impossible to assign a location where the re-stocking may have been done. PROVENANCE: Murray (Chip) Beckford Coll. CONDITION: All the iron parts show an even patina but no pitting. Brass bands at one time were polished and have not yet acquired a patina. Overall the wood is in very nice condition that matches the metal having one small 1/8″ x 1/8″ chip in front of the lockplate and another 1/4″ long stress crack at rear of lockplate. 4-37573 PAS16 (2,500-3,500)

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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	2576	$0.00	AMERICAN RE-STOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1770 MARINE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 74. 43-3/4″ bbl showing no proof marks at the breech. Bayonet lug is set back 1″ underneath the bbl with a locking lug set back 2-5/8″ from the muzzle. The 6-1/4″ lock has no discernible markings beneath the brass inclined pan. The three brass bbl bands are pinned to the stock and not retained by band springs and the middle band no longer having a lug for a sling swivel. All furniture appears to be of French origin, however this gun has been American re-stocked, most likely in the 1790-1810 period. The trigger guard has a pair of finger ridges and has had the front sling swivel hole riveted shut. The wood stock has a 9-3/4″ high comb running to within 6″ of the breech and appears to be American black walnut. As with the metal, the wood is completely unmarked, making it impossible to assign a location where the re-stocking may have been done. PROVENANCE: Murray (Chip) Beckford Coll. CONDITION: All the iron parts show an even patina but no pitting. Brass bands at one time were polished and have not yet acquired a patina. Overall the wood is in very nice condition that matches the metal having one small 1/8″ x 1/8″ chip in front of the lockplate and another 1/4″ long stress crack at rear of lockplate. 4-37573 PAS16 (2,500-3,500) 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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