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AMERICAN STOCKED MUSKET-PRIMARILY 1763 CHARLEVILLE PARTS.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
AMERICAN STOCKED MUSKET-PRIMARILY 1763 CHARLEVILLE PARTS.
NSN. .73 cal. x 42-3/8" long unmarked bbl. 6-1/4" long French lock marked under pan "D" over "CHARLEVILLE" and marked behind cock horizontally "US" in 1/4" high letters. Bbl bands, buttplate and side plate appear to be original French components. 10" long trigger guard is rounded on both ends and not of French pattern. American black walnut stock is 54-1/2" long, has a low combed (Model 1816-1828) buttstock. Stamped behind the trigger guard in a block letter stamp is "H. OSBORNE", indicating Henry Osborne, a private maker in the 1820's and 1830's. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl proofs were cleaned at time of restocking however the lock is 100% org flint having the main spring and forward lock screw replaced with orig parts. All metal work fits nicely to this piece with a nice aged patina. Ramrod is a modern replacement. Walnut stock in very good condition with a repaired crack behind the lock that runs from the back of the lock to the wrist measuring 2" up to the bbl tang and held in place by a square headed nail, indicating a repair during the period of its use. Stock has only minor handling scratches. Overall excellent condition. 4-49762 PAS5