UNITED STATES BRANDED CHARLEVILLE DRAGOON MUSKET.

UNITED STATES BRANDED CHARLEVILLE DRAGOON MUSKET. Cal 69. Rare Revolutionary war musket with 35-1/4” bbl, iron furniture with two bands and brass tip?? The top tang is hand engraved “M1774” and the right side of the buttstock is branded “United S—–“. The “United” is completely visible, however only part of the “S” in States is present. There are two crude initials carved just above the brand. The flash hole has been rebushed and the frizzen resoled during period of use. This is the earliest marking of United States acquired firearms as per the order of George Washington in 1778. CONDITION: Good. Iron retains a smooth even dark brown patina with moderate pitting around the pan. Stock is sound, missing a few chips around the lockplate and the lower band keeper is broken. Ramrod is a replacement and the tip of the forestock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanics are fine. 4-50346 (7,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	807	$5,175.00	UNITED STATES BRANDED CHARLEVILLE DRAGOON MUSKET. Cal 69. Rare Revolutionary war musket with 35-1/4” bbl, iron furniture with two bands and brass tip?? The top tang is hand engraved “M1774” and the right side of the buttstock is branded “United S—–“. The “United” is completely visible, however only part of the “S” in States is present. There are two crude initials carved just above the brand. The flash hole has been rebushed and the frizzen resoled during period of use. This is the earliest marking of United States acquired firearms as per the order of George Washington in 1778. CONDITION: Good. Iron retains a smooth even dark brown patina with moderate pitting around the pan. Stock is sound, missing a few chips around the lockplate and the lower band keeper is broken. Ramrod is a replacement and the tip of the forestock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanics are fine. 4-50346 (7,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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