AMERICAN STOCKED FRENCH NAVAL MUSKET.

AMERICAN STOCKED FRENCH NAVAL MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 42″ bbl. The bayonet lug is set back 1-3/4″ from the muzzle. Original proof marks have been removed. 3/8″ high letter “U” stamped on top of bbl. The lock is a French model 1773 marked “Manufacture Royal S. Etienne” Inside lock plate is marked “I. Lovet”. Brass furniture includes, butt plate, trigger guard, side plate and 3 bbl bands, the top band has had front strap removed. All furniture salvaged from a French naval musket. Appears to be stocked in American black walnut. Branded behind the trigger guard is “UNITED STATES” as well as in front of the trigger guard “U STATES”. CONDITION: Dark metal shows its age well. Some pitting in the flash pan from use. For some unknown reason a 3/16″ hole has been drilled through the lock plate in front of the cock. Wood is generally in very good condition with a 1-1/2″ stress fracture originating at front of side plate. 3/16″ by 1/4 long chip missing at back of bbl tang. As well as a 3/16″ by 1/4 small chip missing at rear of lock plate. Some nicks and dings from use during the period not affecting soundness or overall appearance. 4-35904 PAS44 (6,500-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2654	$6,900.00	AMERICAN STOCKED FRENCH NAVAL MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 42″ bbl. The bayonet lug is set back 1-3/4″ from the muzzle. Original proof marks have been removed. 3/8″ high letter “U” stamped on top of bbl. The lock is a French model 1773 marked “Manufacture Royal S. Etienne” Inside lock plate is marked “I. Lovet”. Brass furniture includes, butt plate, trigger guard, side plate and 3 bbl bands, the top band has had front strap removed. All furniture salvaged from a French naval musket. Appears to be stocked in American black walnut. Branded behind the trigger guard is “UNITED STATES” as well as in front of the trigger guard “U STATES”. CONDITION: Dark metal shows its age well. Some pitting in the flash pan from use. For some unknown reason a 3/16″ hole has been drilled through the lock plate in front of the cock. Wood is generally in very good condition with a 1-1/2″ stress fracture originating at front of side plate. 3/16″ by 1/4 long chip missing at back of bbl tang. As well as a 3/16″ by 1/4 small chip missing at rear of lock plate. Some nicks and dings from use during the period not affecting soundness or overall appearance. 4-35904 PAS44 (6,500-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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