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Antique French Versailles Armory Flintlock Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Antique French Versailles Armory Flintlock Carbine
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Antique French Versailles Armory Flintlock Carbine, dated 1780, NVSN, .69 cal., 18.5" round barrel, brass post front and no rear sight, gold-inlaid cartouche and shield-shaped proof at breech; lock has long rear tail, is marked "Mre/de/Versailles/1780" below integral pan; brass furniture includes trigger guard with extended tang, sheet brass buttplate, nosecap, single ferrule retaining the hardwood ramrod. Fullstock has raised panels either side of lock, 2 barrel keys, left-side sling D-ring, similar ring behind ramrod ferrule. Mfg'd. likely with bright metal finishes. Condition is about fair, the iron surfaces being gunmetal gray-brown with overall mild discoloration and areas of moderate erosion, the brass with dark patina. Lock and barrel markings are quite clear. Buttstock has been severely reduced, balance of the wood with repairs, deep scars and losses. The buttplate, sling rings, ramrod and probably the trigger guard are replacements. Action is very stiff, but works; smoothbore is clean showing moderate-to-heavy rust erosion. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)