December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
This rare musket has a round barrel and has a bayonet lug on top, near the muzzle. The lock is stamped with partially visible marks including crown over "HB" and "ST. ETIENNE". The iron furniture is standard for this model. The partially figured walnut stock is of classic French form and the left side of the buttstock is carved "SW 1781". CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina and has been shortened by a little less than 3" during its period of use. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark patina, frizzen sleeved from extensive use. All iron mounts retain a dark patina. Stock is uncleaned with an original surface, shows scattered cracks, slivers missing along barrel and marks from use.
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore