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MODEL 1763 FRENCH MUSKET WITH SPURIOUS US

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,500.00 USD
MODEL 1763 FRENCH MUSKET WITH SPURIOUS US

MARKINGS. Cal. 70. NSN. 45 1/4" Bbl. stamped w/ British proofs for 14 bore & has engraved "US" & "M69" markings at breech end. Tang engraved "M1763". Old flintlock w/ arched chamfered plate features flat bodied reinforced cock, inset faceted pan, bridled frizzen & feather spring w/ rounded finial engraved "CHARLEVILLE" at a later date. Stock has deeply fluted comb, has typical Charleville furniture & bbl. bands except for sheet metal buttplate. Sling studs are present along w/ old button head ramrod. CONDITION: metal parts w/ old cleaning are all gray brown patina. Stock w/ relatively new glossy refinish. Bbl. & lock appear to be original flint configuration. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19680/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,500.