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FRENCH CHARLEVILLE 1766 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
FRENCH CHARLEVILLE 1766 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 45". Center of lock marked "Charleville". Upper tang & bbl. markings are obscured by pitting. Sideplate marked w/ a sideways "L". Lock appears functional but is sluggish. Walnut stock w/ three bands & bottom mounted sling swivels. Button tipped ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: replacement socket bayonet that has what appears to be a broad arrow marking on face. Bayonet measures 17" overall w/ 15" blade. Bayonet is a dull brown patina w/ oxidation, dings & scattered pitting. CONDITION: stock has prominent crack below lock, stock otherwise shows a few other cracks, scattered chips, dings & handling wear. Metal is a gray patina w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Oxidized bore. (01-23675/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1500-2250.