#37 • French Charleville Model 1763/66 Flintlock Pistol

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,900.00

Status: Sold

15 bore (approx. .67 caliber), 9" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with iron mountings, barrel secured with single barrel band. Faceted lockplate with reinforced cock. Faceted iron pan with fence and bridle. Iron mountings. Lockplate marked "Charleville". Breech tang marked "1753". Barrel shows "N", "RN" and "U" proof marks. Ramrod shows acceptance marking. **Good condition overall.  Some salt and pepper patination with some old oil staining and cleaned pitting. Markings somewhat worn. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes with some original varnish remaining. Butt proud of stock. Action is functional with bore showing some old darkening. Appears to be in the original flint configuration.** $2,000-$4,000