November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
This standard Model 1766 Charleville with Maryland markings. This musket features a standard tapered barrel with lug mounted on bottom, but turned slightly to the right side. Marked on the breech with an "S", an "M" and eagle head over "CT" in an oval cartouche. The flat lockplate of 6 - 1/4" has beveled edges and is inscribed "Charleville" in the center. Standard Model 1766 furniture. Walnut stock marked "69 REGT" on left side of wrist. Left side of buttstock marked with large "D" for Charleville arsenal inspection, as well as carved initials "DL" and "HM". Complete with a 28" portion of its original flared ramrod. CONDITION: All iron components retain a heavy dark patina with some scattered pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and marking is clear. Mechanism is strong and functions well, lock retains a dark patina. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replacements. Furniture shows heavy patina and stock shows scattered marks from use and some staining from iron oxidation. Comb and wrist show hairline cracks and there are some scattered minor marks and chips to forend. A historic Maryland marked and regimentally marked Charleville musket. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore