Guns International #: 103040128
Seller's Inventory #: 247224

Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Rifles - Flintlock
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

“US” Lock COLONIAL Era Antique French CHARLEVILLE Pattern FLINTLOCK Musket Possible Revolutionary War and the War of 1812

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“US” Lock COLONIAL Era Antique French CHARLEVILLE Pattern FLINTLOCK Musket

Possible Revolutionary War and the War of 1812

Here we present an antique “US” Marked French Charleville Pattern Flintlock Musket, made circa the mid to late-1700s. The Charleville smoothbore musket, garnering its name from the main armory in Charleville, France, was the standard issue flintlock musket for the French Empire throughout the mid-18th and early-19th centuries. The original musket was first delivered in 1717, and over the next several decades, saw many revisions and improvements, making them a lighter, better fighting musket. With training, a single soldier could fire off between two and three rounds per minute. It was originally chambered for a .69 lead musket ball, as compared to the British “Brown Bess”, which chambered a .75 ball. Its effective range was really quite short by modern standards. That said, battles during the 18th and early 19th century were very closely fought and usually settled with the bayonet. The Charleville musket served in many conflicts, including the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.

In the United States, the Charleville is perhaps most famous for its use against the British colonists during the French and Indian War—part of the Seven Years War—and then in the colonists’ hands against Britain during the American Revolutionary War. In fact, over 100,000 Charleville muskets were purchased by the American Colonies, making this one of the primary weapons in the conflict. The Charleville was highly desired and said to have out-performed the British Brown Bess. The musket had such an impact on the Americans that their first domestically made muskets were heavily patterned on the Charleville.

The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is in commendable shape for its age, exhibiting only minimal wear. This particular example boasts a sturdy stock with average handling, showcasing a few noticeable dents and dings. There is typical surface pitting on the metal components. The French Charleville musket occupies a prominent position in military history, esteemed by historians and enthusiasts alike for its exquisite craftsmanship and pivotal role in warfare during its time.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 44-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#247224
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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