A NICE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR MODEL 1766/8 CHARLEVILLE
Guns International #: 100534491 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Company: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Member Since: 1/20/15
State: Indiana
Zip: 46703
Country: United States
Phone: (260) 319-6961
Premium Seller
Total Number of Listings: 2009
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks
Description:
In overall very good to fine condition. The regulation length 44 3/4" band-fastened, round, smoothbore .74 caliber barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug and a "D" Charleville Arsenal mark on the top left side of the breech. The lock is standard configuration with a flat lockplate and its matching reinforced hammer and is marked with a very visible "Charleville" under the iron powder-pan & also marked with a "D" (Charleville Arsenal marking) forward of the hammer. Fine carved Walnut full-stock with a deep fluted raised comb. A fine age-patina and a sharp/matching "D" Charleville Arsenal marking on the left side of the buttstock. Several areas of faint markings on stock that need researched. Three spring-retained barrel bands, middle band with its forward sling-swivel and the rearmost with its 1768-73 spring "improvement". Long teardrop finials on trigger guard, a screw fastened buttplate and a flat "S" shaped side-plate. Fine lock with strong mainspring & fine timing. In overall very good to fine example of a Revolutionary War Used Model 1766/8 Charleville Musket. Complete with its iron button-head ramrod and correct Overall length 59 5/8".
SOLD
Antique: Yes