December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
This is an excellent of example of a musket that was widely used by American forces throughout the Revolutionary War. This example is extremely well marked throughout. The tapered round barrel has a bayonet lug mounted on top. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and is inscribed "Charleville" in the center below a stamped star over "D". Standard Model 1766/68 iron furniture including 3 spring retained barrel bands. The plain walnut stock is stamped on the left side, towards the buttplate, with a large deeply stamped "D" for Charleville Arsenal. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrel retains a mostly brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and has excellent clear markings, functions well and is strong. Lock and iron furniture retain a pleasing brown and grey patina. Stock very good with pleasing dark surface, some scattered marks from use and minor dings. A hairline crack is present in front of lock. A very nice, completely original Revolutionary War Charleville musket. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.72 Smoothbore