French Model 1766 Flintlock Infantry Musket By Charleville...Revolutionary War...LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 102521471 Seller's Inventory #: 1678
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
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Total Number of Listings: 640
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
S O L D .......,..........evolutionary War French Model 1766 Flintlock Infantry Musket By Charleville......LAYAWAY?..... .69 cal., 44 3/4” barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. This handsome musket features the Model 1770 modification of relocating the bayonet lug to the top of the barrel as well as the 1773 modification of adding a barrel band retaining spring behind the lower band. “It was this improved Model 1766 configuration that was used as a pattern for the U.S. Model 1795 Springfield Armory muskets and the U.S. contract muskets of 1794,” states Moller on page 337 of American Military Shoulder Arms Vol. I. This musket has been carefully reconverted to flint and the metal surfaces are toning to a lightly oxidized antique brown patina with some applied light pitting around the vent and some overall light handling marks. The lock is toning to a dark gray patina with overall light pitting; the parts of the lock appear original and fit the stock well. The lockplate is clearly marked “Charleville” and there is a “D” behind the pan, while the left side of the breech is stamped with a partial five-pointed star. The walnut stock rates very good plus with a 3 3/8” rectangular wood repair above the lockplate and a few smaller repairs around the action. There are multiple slivers missing along the wood line including a 3” narrow chip and area on the left side of the forend between the upper and middle barrel bands that has been sanded and reprofiled. There are a few scattered cracks and a circular dent on the left side of the buttstock near a carved “NH1”. The brass front sight blade is missing, the sling swivels and button-head ramrod with threaded end are intact, and the action is strong and crisp. A nice example of the elegant Charleville musket which served both American and French forces well throughout the War of Independence. It shows use in defending the birth of our nation....
...2nd Firearm SHIPS FREE WITH THIS ONE!.....S/H $55. ....Thanks. Greg ....cp.... SEE MY NUMEROUS FIREARMS of NICE CIVIL WAR AND INDIAN WARS...
***NOTE*** THIS IS A "PRE SALE". THIS IS EXPECTED IN HAND AROUND DEC. 12TH. YOU MAY BUY, LAYAWAY OR PUT YOUR NAME ON A LIST AND BE CONTACTED, ONCE IN HAND.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Charleville