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were among the most widely used muskets by the Patriots during the American Revolutionary War thanks to support from France which ultimately allowed the Americans to
emerge victorious. French muskets remained
in use well-into the 19th century and were the basis for the early U.S. martial musket models. This musket has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle, a brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel band, “US” marked on the barrel tang, a “star/D” inspection mark and
“Charleville” on the center of the lock, “US” on the tail of the lock, “BL” inside the lock, “US” within a circle on the left stock flat, “AR” on the sideplate, a “D” on the left side of the butt, and a faint “W” to the left of the trigger.
CONDITION: Very good plus with gray and brown patina, mild pitting concentrated at the breech, general mild overall wear, and partially faded French markings. The refinished stock is fine and has some minor chips, general mild scrapes and dings, a faint tension crack at the breech, and crack at the toe. Mechanically fine. This is your opportunity to acquire one of the finer U.S. surcharged Revolutionary War era French Charleville Model 1766s we have ever offered! Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 211
Exceptional “US” Surcharge Marked Revolutionary War Era French Charleville Model 1766 Flintlock Musket - NSN, 69 cal., 44 3/4 inch round bbl.,
bright finish, walnut stock. French Model 1763 and 1766 muskets
LOT 212
War of 1812 Era U.S.
Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock
Musket Dated 1814 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock.
This U.S. Springfield Model 1795 musket was one of approximately 9,585 manufactured in the year 1814.
At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The Model 1795 Musket represents many firsts in U.S. martial arms including the first standardized and official model of musket manufactured for the U.S. military and was based on the French “Charleville” Model 1766 muskets widely used during the American Revolution. The lock plate is dated “1814” at the tail and marked
with the script “US” over the federal eagle and shield emblem above a downward curved
“SPRINGFIELD” at the center. “1814” dated buttplate tang. The barrel has a bayonet stud on top
near the muzzle. “P/eagle head/V” proofs marked at the left quarter of the breech. Brass blade
front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted through studs
on the middle band and trigger guard finial. Script “US” acceptance mark on the left stock
flat. “CP” inspection initials and a circled script cartouche marked behind the lower tang. This
example has a cheek recess in the left of the buttstock introduced in 1813, which was a feature
used for less than a year. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials are marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with some light pitting and crisp markings on the lock and barrel. Stock is also very good with some light scratches and dents, some
light chips, and nice markings in the wood. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with scattered moderate pitting.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000
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