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FRENCH MODEL 1763 CHARLIVILLE PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FRENCH MODEL 1763 CHARLIVILLE PISTOL.
Cal. 69. S# NSN. This fairly scarce Revolutionary War-era pistol has a 9" barrel that attaches to the stock with a distinctively large spring-retained nose band. The barrel tang is engraved "M1763." Lock with beveled plate is fitted with reinforced flat face cock, inset faceted pan, bridled friction frizzen, and feather spring having bulbous finial with teat. The center of the lockplate is engraved "MN COSIIIN A'CHARLIVILLE". The European walnut stock has iron mounts with trigger guard and finials that are shaped similar to those on the well-known musket. The sideplate is rounded, and the buttcap has had an oval mounting plate added for the attachment of a buttstock. A trumpet-shaped ramrod is present. CONDITION: good. The metal was cleaned to a pewter gray with scattered light pitting. The marks on the lock are clear. The stock is probably refinished and has many marks and scrapes. The bore is rusted. Lock is operable. Internal inspection shows a cracked bridle. (01-24341/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.