10-30-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 30, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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French Model 1717/1728 Flintlock Musket Cut-down to Fusil or Carbine Length

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Auction: Sale #2856M - 2856MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 30, 2015 4:00PM

Description:

French Model 1717/1728 Flintlock Musket Cut-down to Fusil or Carbine Length, c. mid-18th century, walnut stock with iron fittings, octagonal to round barrel cut-down with a bayonet lug on the top, iron ramrod pipes of the 1717 pattern, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 36 1/2, overall lg. 52 1/4 in.

Provenance: From the Corky Huey collection.
Estimate $7,500-9,500

Some dings and nicks in the stock, and the iron parts have a dark patina and pitting near the breech of the barrel.


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