December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Faceted breech section transitions to round. French 1728 lock stamped with crown over "SE" for St. Etienne Arsenal as well as "JOVRJON F". Standard iron French Model 1728 furniture. CONDITION: All iron components retain a dark lightly pitted surface. Lock markings very good, lock is in its original flintlock configuration and mechanics need slight adjustment. Stock shows some losses around sideplate and buttplate, otherwise showing some age cracks and scattered marks from use. Original wood ramrod. A rare and early colonial longarm. PROVENANCE: Ex. Ben Michel Collection.
Caliber/Bore
.75 Smoothbore