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1777 Dated REVOLUTIONARY WAR Era Antique French CHARLEVILLE M1777 Flintlock French & Indian War/War of 1812 Era Musket BAYONET Guns International #: 103256948 Seller's Inventory #: 250656 Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1074 Total Number of Listings: 42615 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: 1777 Dated REVOLUTIONARY WAR Era Antique French CHARLEVILLE M1777 Flintlock French & Indian War/War of 1812 Era Musket BAYONET Here we present an antique French Charleville Model 1777 Flintlock Musket, dated 1777 at the armory at Charleville in France. The Charleville smoothbore musket, garnering its name from the main armory in Charleville, France, was the standard issue flintlock musket for the French Empire throughout the mid-18th and early-19th centuries. The original musket was first delivered in 1717, and over the next several decades, saw many revisions and improvements, making them a lighter, better fighting musket. With training, a single soldier could fire off between two and three rounds per minute. It was originally chambered for a .69 lead musket ball, as compared to the British “Brown Bess”, which chambered a .75 ball. Its effective range was really quite short by modern standards. That said, battles during the 18th and early 19th century were very closely fought and usually settled with the bayonet. The Charleville musket served in many conflicts, including the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. In the United States, the Charleville is perhaps most famous for its use against the British colonists during the French and Indian War—part of the Seven Years War—and then in the colonists’ hands against Britain during the American Revolutionary War. In fact, over 100,000 Charleville muskets were purchased by the American Colonies, making this one of the primary weapons in the conflict. The Charleville was highly desired and said to have out-performed the British Brown Bess. The musket had such an impact on the Americans that their first domestically made muskets were heavily patterned on the Charleville. There is a visible "1777" marking on top of the barrel tang, with "B.1812" at the upper left breech of the barrel. Included is a "U.S." marked socket bayonet and a modern brown leather sling. The overall condition is good. Bright gray patina throughout. The stock is very good with a re-varnish. The action is strong and remains in its original flintlock configuration. The bore is dark but good. The leather strap is good. Markings are legible. Good U.S. marked bayonet.  Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 41-1/2 inches. Caliber: .69 Flintlock Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $3700 #250656   SOLD Antique: Yes