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  LOT 3089
Documented “US” Surcharged Revolutionary War Era French Charleville Model 1763
Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1763 muskets were among the most heavily used firearms by the American rebels to fight the British
during the Revolutionary War. A scarce amount are still in their Model 1763 configuration as seen on this example, with many updated in France to the lighter Model 1766 configuration before reaching North America, and many
 AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. I BY MOLLER
 AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. I BY MOLLER
       others going through various rebuilds during and after the war. Model 1763 infantry muskets are described on pages 333-336 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I” with this exact musket photographed as the standard reference piece on pages 333 and its lock on page 335. Bayonet lug on bottom towards the muzzle, and a brass blade front sight mounted on the rear strap of the upper barrel band. “US” surcharge marked on the tail of the lock, top of the barrel at the breech, and on the ramrod. “M1763” marked on the barrel
tang. Desirable “Charleville” maker mark at the center of the lock and a “crown/A” inspection mark just above. “C” marked on the inside of the trigger guard bow. Inverted “M” marked on the sideplate. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe
of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion.
CONDITION: Good with dark brown patina overall and moderate flash pitting. Stock is also good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered scratches, a repaired pinned section visible above the lock, repairs on either side at the front of the trigger guard, and an overall attractive figure. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet matches condition of the gun. A desirable “US” surcharged Charleville Model 1763 musket that would make a prized addition to any early U.S. martial or Revolutionary War collection!
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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LOT 3090
Documented Revolutionary War Attributed American-Made Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 80 cal., 42 inch round bbl., brown finish, cherry stock. This musket is pictured and discussed on pages 166-167 of “American Military Shoulder Arms - Volume I: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms” by George Moller. He lists it as an “American-Made Short Land Pattern Musket” and notes it is built from British style components of American manufacture and may have been made for a Committee of Safety, to fill a state contract, or for private sale to a militiaman during the Revolutionary War. The furniture is similar to a Short Land Pattern Brown Bess, but simpler. Note, for example, the lack of a sling swivel hole in the trigger guard, absence of a wrist escutcheon, and plainer ramrod pipes. Moller identified the stock as cherry. The only markings that have been found on this gun are a small “SC” marking inside the lock and George Moller’s discreet “GDM” stamp near the toe. Includes a socket bayonet.
CONDITION: Very good with a mix of dark brown patina and applied brown finish, mid pitting on the lock and breech section, replaced pins, aged patina on the brass, some loss on the rear of the upper ramrod pipe, and general mild wear. The stock is fine and has mild scrapes and dings, a few minor cracks, chipping at the barrel tang and nose of the lock, and minor flakes. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
 
















































































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