October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Very few of these are known to exist and according to George C. Neumann, this pattern is considered to be one of the arms supplied by France to the American rebels during the Revolutionary War. There is little doubt that this example, with the modification of removing the saddle bar and replacing the lock during the period with a British lock, signify that this was an American used carbine. For another example of this rare pattern, see plate 130.MM on page 180 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. About 25,000 were originally produced. The iron barrel has a faceted breech section and sights mounted on top. The lock was replaced during the period and is English. The rounded lockplate is engraved with scrolls and is marked "J HORTON" in the center, pan is unbridled. The furniture is French Pattern 1733 and the sideplate and triggerguard are identical to those found on the French 1733 Dragoon pistols. The buttplate tang finial is done in the shape of a fleur-de-lis. There is a brass band near the muzzle, as on the 1733 pistols. An iron sling swivel is mounted on the forend and one originally was attached to the back of the triggerguard tang, but was removed during the period. The iron saddle bar originally was mounted on the left side, but was removed during the period. Now, only the original iron finial from the bar remains attached to the forearm. The full-length walnut stock is of classic French form and has relief-carved teardrops around the lock cavity, sideplate, barrel tang, and ramrod entry ferrule. Again, this is the same carving found on the French 1733 pistols. Complete with a period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark patina. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. Stock very good showing some wear and scattered marks from use, one minor area replaced around back of lock tang. A very scarce and important Revolutionary War carbine. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Gerald Neaves.
Caliber/Bore
.67 Smoothbore
Model
1733 Cavalry Carbine