CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1766 FLINT LOCK MUSKET.

CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1766 FLINT LOCK MUSKET. Cal about 75. Very early martial musket with 44-1/2” bbl, iron furniture with three bands and button head ramrod. There is a square bayonet lug on top of the bbl at the muzzle and partial proof marks at the chamber end. The lockplate and hammer are flat with beveled edges and a short teat at the back end. The lockplate is 6-1/4” long including the short teat. The trigger guard is about 12-1/2” long and typically Charleville. It has sling loops on the middle band and a stud in front of the trigger guard. The stock has short comb with typical deep grooves on each side. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains an even very dark brown patina with moderate pitting overall. Lockplate markings are almost completely worn away. There are a couple small cracks around the lockplate and a replaced chip. There are minor grain checks in the butt and light cracks by the bbl channel. Otherwise the wood shows moderate to heavy wear with a fine old patina. There is one small spot of fill by the lower band. Mechanics are fine. 4-50344 JR147 (2,500-3,500)

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
	808	$4,025.00	CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1766 FLINT LOCK MUSKET. Cal about 75. Very early martial musket with 44-1/2” bbl, iron furniture with three bands and button head ramrod. There is a square bayonet lug on top of the bbl at the muzzle and partial proof marks at the chamber end. The lockplate and hammer are flat with beveled edges and a short teat at the back end. The lockplate is 6-1/4” long including the short teat. The trigger guard is about 12-1/2” long and typically Charleville. It has sling loops on the middle band and a stud in front of the trigger guard. The stock has short comb with typical deep grooves on each side. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains an even very dark brown patina with moderate pitting overall. Lockplate markings are almost completely worn away. There are a couple small cracks around the lockplate and a replaced chip. There are minor grain checks in the butt and light cracks by the bbl channel. Otherwise the wood shows moderate to heavy wear with a fine old patina. There is one small spot of fill by the lower band. Mechanics are fine. 4-50344 JR147 (2,500-3,500) 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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