November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
This French Model 1774 musket has many period American alterations, including the removal of the iron barrel bands and the addition of barrel pins and American manufactured brass ramrod ferrules. The comb has also been altered and the initials "BE" have been carved into the right side of the buttstock. The musket features a standard 44 - 3/4" .75 caliber smoothbore Model 1774 barrel with a bayonet lug mounted on top towards the muzzle. The breech is stamped "DV76" for the year of manufacture, of 1776. Standard Model 1774 lock, with a convex tail section and rounded reinforced cock, center of the lock is inscribed "Charleville". Standard Model 1774 furniture including the iron trigger guard, "S" shaped sideplate, and buttplate. The springs and barrel bands were removed during the period when the barrel was pin fastened and brass ramrod ferrules were added. CONDITION: All iron components retain a heavy brown patina. Barrel markings are very good and lock markings as well. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, cock screw is a replacement. Stock shows heavy wear and a series of American alterations including a period replaced section of the forend measuring about 13-3/4" towards the muzzle. Pewter nosecap appears to be period. Ramrod appears to be original to the period of use and is wooden with a pewter tip. Forend shows some minor areas of splintering and age cracks. A very nice example of a Revolutionary War American used musket. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.75 Smoothbore