October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Iron two-stage smoothbore barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top, near muzzle. Early lockplate with traces of manufacturer markings in center. A brass washer was added to the joint between the pan and frizzen to tighten it during the period of use, probably by an American. French 1717 pattern iron furniture. Walnut stock of classic early French form. Complete with period iron ramrod. CONDITION: As found and untouched. Barrel and lock retain a dark patina with scattered areas of pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Furniture retains a matching patina. Ring and ring mount behing sideplate are absent, as well as the end-cap. Stock shows wear and minor splinters missing on both sides of forend. This carbine most certainly saw use by American forces during the Revolutionary War. French carbines are exceedingly rare.
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore