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The aforementioned militia marking exhibits a
similar font and style as seen on “US” surcharged
French muskets from the Revolutionary War era;
marked as such in an attempt to show ownership
and prevent theft. 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, “star/D” and “star/M” inspection marks stamped on the left quarter of the barrel at
the breech, a “star/D” inspection mark above “Charleville” at the center
of the lock, “IBI” inside the lock, “P(star)N” on the sideplate and faintly marked on the bottom of the butt, and a “D” stamped on the left of the
butt. Includes a socket bayonet marked “S/PT”.
CONDITION: Very good plus
with smooth brown patina,
some scattered areas of light
pitting, and mostly defined
markings in the iron. The
period re-oiled stock is fine
with scattered scratches and
dents, some minor chips
in the ramrod channel, a
chip at the tail of the lock,
a few small cracks around
the buttplate, and defined
brandings. Mechanically
fine. Included bayonet is fair
with scattered mild pitting.
This exceptional “IPSWICH”
branded Revolutionary War
era French Charleville Model 1766 musket would
make a fine addition to any U.S. martial or Revolutionary
War era firearms collection!
Provenance: The Jonathan Peck Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection. Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000
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