AMERICAN RESTOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1766 MUSKET.

AMERICAN RESTOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1766 MUSKET. 70 Cal. 44-5/8″ long round bbl. Bayonet stud set back 1-3/4″ beneath the bbl. Included is the original socket bayonet having a 13-3/4″ triangular blade. Still attached is 7″ of the original bayonet sheath. Left side of bbl marked “NH 2B No 669”. 6-1/8″ long lock marked “Maubeige”. Iron trigger guard, side plate, butt plate and 3 bbl bands all are retained. Wood appears to be American Black Walnut stocked with a slightly heavier profile in the wrist and lock area from the original French musket. CONDITION: All the iron work is dark with area of light to medium pitting in breech area, balance of metal work retains hardened grease layer that adds nicely to this muskets character having never been cleaned. Wood is generally in very nice condition having a 1-1/2″ long stress fracture originating at rear side plate and 1/2 long fracture originating above the rear side plate screw. Some minor chipping and splitting around lock area and not detracting from guns overall appearance. 4-35987 PAS47 (6,000-9,000)

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
	2682	$8,050.00	AMERICAN RESTOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1766 MUSKET. 70 Cal. 44-5/8″ long round bbl. Bayonet stud set back 1-3/4″ beneath the bbl. Included is the original socket bayonet having a 13-3/4″ triangular blade. Still attached is 7″ of the original bayonet sheath. Left side of bbl marked “NH 2B No 669”. 6-1/8″ long lock marked “Maubeige”. Iron trigger guard, side plate, butt plate and 3 bbl bands all are retained. Wood appears to be American Black Walnut stocked with a slightly heavier profile in the wrist and lock area from the original French musket. CONDITION: All the iron work is dark with area of light to medium pitting in breech area, balance of metal work retains hardened grease layer that adds nicely to this muskets character having never been cleaned. Wood is generally in very nice condition having a 1-1/2″ long stress fracture originating at rear side plate and 1/2 long fracture originating above the rear side plate screw. Some minor chipping and splitting around lock area and not detracting from guns overall appearance. 4-35987 PAS47 (6,000-9,000) 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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