May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This model was the most commonly used French musket by American troops during the Revolutionary War. Of standard configuration throughout with a tapered round barrel with bayonet lug on bottom. Retained by three iron spring-retained barrel bands. Standard French Model 1766 iron furniture. Lock marked "Maubeuge / Manuf Rle." and stamped with a crown over "B". Plain walnut stock carved with American initials on both sides of the buttstock. Right side marked "W - D" and other side "L.B.P." CONDITION: Retains a brown patina throughout with scattered pitting. Heavier pitting at breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and markings are very good. Cock is a good period replacement. Stock very good with scattered wear and marks from use, some thin. Splinters absent along barrel on both sides. A very nice example of this iconic Revolutionary War musket. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore