French Model 1766 Flintlock Musket

Description:

French Model 1766 Flintlock Musket, c. mid-18th century, walnut stock, lockplate lightly marked Charleville, and an A, inside of lockplate marked P.H, left sideplate marked with an RR, light barrel marking on the left of the breech, iron ramrod with the bottom turned into a cleaning jag, barrel lg. 45, overall lg. 60 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800

Stock has some dings and nicks appropriate to its age, some light pitting on iron parts, and the lock functions well.


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