4027 BELGIAN PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET BY FRANCOTTE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Dec 05 @ 11:17UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Cal. 69. S# NSN. The 41" barrel has Belgian black powder proofs on octagonal breech section. A "U" notch rear sight is attached to breech plug. Flat lockplate of flintlock type is originally made for percussion use. Crowned initials "AF" are at top. Walnut stock is iron mounted and right side of butt is stamped "A. FRANCOTTE" "A LIEGE" in a circle. Other inspector's marks are present on most parts. Stock attaches to barrels with three spring retained bands. A tapered head ramrod is present. CONDITION: fine with light refinish of wood. Metal parts cleaned to pewter gray with brown overtones. Stock has added oil over numerous marks. Four notches are on right side under lockplate and the letter "J" is hand carved at front of lock. Five groove bore is shiny with light pitting. Lock is good. A high quality musket by this esteemed maker. (01-25586/MGM). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.