EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBAmerican Restocked French M1763 Flintlock Pistol
About Seller
6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveOct 30, 2018
Cowan's is honored to present the Magnificent Sword Collection of William Koch in its two-day firearms, militaria, and American history auction, with a focus on the Civil War. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
View Full Catalog (482)
- Lot Description
American Restocked French M1763 Flintlock Pistol
.68 caliber, 9" round barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass furniture, wood stock. Flat flintlock with fenced, faceted, integral bridled iron pan and flat reinforced cock. Lock marked Mre de / Liberville . Prior to 1793 "Liberville" was the "Charleville" arsenal, placing production of the lock no earlier than 1794/94. Barrel tang marked Mle 1763 . French proofs on barrel, brass triggerguard and side plate marked L2 . Brass butt cap, flat copper nose band, brass entry pipe, iron thimble, horn tipped wood ramrod. Stock with rudimentary carved moldings around lock and incised lines around lock, counterpane and along forend. An interesting assembled pistol using most French parts, crudely restocked long ago. The carved moldings show both English influence and that of the officer's version of the M1763 pistol. The standard French M1763 was iron mounted and only the M1775 Navy variant was brass mounted, but it was also marked Mle1775 on the tang. This pistol was assembled using Mle1763 barrel and lock with Mle1775 mounts, with the exception of the nose cap which was dispensed with and the stock was reinforced with the copper piece, again showing English influence. An interesting pistol from the Federal Period that was restocked to keep it in service.
Good. Barrel lightly cleaned with scattered surface oxidation, light pitting and discoloration. Marks partially legible. Mechanically functional, lock appears to be original flint configuration, as pan is original and not welded on. Touch hole somewhat oversized, but this could be due to erosion. Bore heavily oxidized and pitted. Stock worn with numerous bumps and dings and a large chip out of the area to the top and rear of the lock. Furniture fit is fair at best, suggesting both hurried assembly and a lack of overall craftsmanship. An interesting pistol worthy of additional research.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. - If there is no shipping amount on listed your invoice, you will need to make arrangements to pick up or ship your purchase through an alternative shipping company. Our shipping department can be contacted at 513.871.1670 (ext. 219) or email shipping@cowans.com. - Shipping charges include insurance for your order while in transit. If you have private insurance we will adjust your charge to include only packing and shipping. - Please allow 14 – 21 days after payment to package and ship your purchase as carefully as possible.
-
- Buyer's Premium
