2204
Charleville Musket, 1775, Marked "United States"
Estimate:
$2,000 - $2,750
Sold
$7,000
Live Auction
November 5th, 2021 Gallery Auction l Americana Historical Documents, Memorabilia, & Weapons
Category
Description
Model 1763 or subsequent variant: round barrel with proof mark "DL75" (indicating 1775), 43 3/8 in. L.; flint ignition, the plate 6 1/4 in. L., marked "Charleville" and with French proof mark; walnut full stock, lightly stamped "UNITED / STATES" on the right cheek, with iron butt plate, trigger guard, three barrel bands; iron ramrod; 58 3/4 in. overall.
Condition
Hammer appears to be a replacement, with a newer screw
Provenance
From theFrom the estate of a Maryland collector.
