3372 GOOD 1763 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET WITH COMMONWEALTH

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
OF PENNSYLVANIA MARKINGS. Cal. 70. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 44-3/4" barrel. Rear is stamped w/ crowned "D" proof & "CP419". This mark is also found on left side of stock. Lock w/ flat faced reinforced cock, inset faceted pan, bridled friction frizzen & feather spring with bulbous finial also has crowned "D" proof at top & is engraved "Charleville". Walnut stock is iron mounted & has handrail comb. Standard type mounts are iron & unmarked except for sideplate which is stamped w/ a crown over "AS". Left side of stock is carved w/ the initials "J*C" "D". CONDITION: fine original flint. Metal parts w/ cleaning to pewter gray over light pitting & some marks. Stock has hand worn patina at carry points & appears to be reoiled. There are cracks at top, both sides around barrel tang. All markings on metal are sharp and clear. A very presentable Charleville w/ American markings. (01-24515/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.