Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
French Louis Carrier "US" Marked Wall Gun, c. early 18th century, .75 caliber, walnut stock, iron fittings, lock marked on the tail "LOUIS/CARRIER" under a "US" surcharge, octagonal to round French barrel marked with proofs on the breech and a "US" surcharge, barrel lg. 46 3/4, overall lg. 63 in.
Provenance: The Bill Ahearn collection.
Literature: Illustrated and described in Bill Ahearn, Muskets of the Revolution and French & Indian Wars (Lincoln, RI: Andrew Mowbray Publishers, 2005),pp. 178-181.
Exhibitions: The Thomas Clarke House, Princeton Battlefield.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Stock has a few dings and nicks, a replaced forend, and the lock functions properly.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Louis Carrier, United States, LincolnChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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