SOLD Pedersoli 1763/1766 Charleville musket with bayonet and sling

[Alaskagrizz49]

Here is a Pedersoli 1763/ 1766 Charleville musket with the correct bayonet and sling, in very good condition with a pristine bore. I’ve had this musket for a few years now, buying it from the original purchaser who never shot it, giving it wall hanger duty only. My only reason for not rating it as being in excellent condition, are 3 small minor cosmetic issues (all shown in close up photos below). The first is a small chip in the buttstock at the bottom of the buttplate (a minor cosmetic fault). The second are a few small powder residue marks on the barrel breech directly above the lock. I chose to only “clean” and not maintain a brite finish, so as to let this musket naturally accumulate normal aging character and patina. Again a minor cosmetic fault, very easily corrected by polishing out and removing ...either with fine steel wool or 400 grit paper (back in the day Continental Army troops used brick dust to maintain “in the white” finish). The third issue are some minor scratches/rings on the barrel muzzle due to fixing the bayonet. Again, very easily polished out if the new owner so chooses. Other than the above 3 issues disclosed, this is a beautiful reproduction of the musket supplied by our French allies for the Continental Army to finally defeat the British and gain independence. This model would have been the correct model supplied after 1777. It is based on the first regulation French military musket -- the so-called Model of 1717. The Charleville was generally preferred over the heavier Bess, easier to clean and maintain. It had greater range with the smaller ball...allowing the infantry man to carry more lead/paper cartridges. I’ve maybe put 30-40 balls down the barrel, and perhaps a dozen shot loads. It’s now very dependable after having the spring tension lightened on what was a heavy frizzen spring...a common Pedersoli problem. It’s also really allot of fun to shoot and surprisingly accurate out to 50-60 yards using a .678” patched round ball. My only reason for selling is having to reluctantly admit that my failing health now prevents me from the hunting/shooting so long enjoyed until fairly recently. If I can’t enjoy it’s use, there’s no reason for it to sit in my safe unused. These are very expensive new, currently $1499 at DGW and $1549 from Midway. I’ll accept your postal money order for $895, which is $600 below the best retail price and includes priority mail shipping anywhere in my home state of Alaska or the lower 48 where legal to do so. I’m not interested in trades at this time, with the only exception being a new or like new Pedersoli maple stocked Missouri River Hawken .50 with the fast twist 1 in 24” barrel. This is a great deal on an incredible reproduction of the musket that won US Independence and earned its rightful place in early American history.

Pedersoli’s description follows: This musket reproduction features a American walnut fullstock 57 1/2" long with satin finish, 2 1/2" drop and 13 1/4" trigger pull. Barrel is armory bright .69 caliber smoothbore, round tapared 1.300" at breech to .840" at muzzle. Flintlock uses 1" flints. All steel furniture is armory bright, lockplate is marked "Charleville". Steel ramrod with trumpet shaped head and 10x32 thread. Gun is 60" in overall length and weighs 10 1/2 lbs. Load with 80 grains FFg black powder and patched .680 round ball. Made by Pedersoli in Italy.

Please send me a private message for further info, questions or specific photo requests and thank you for your kind consideration.

 

[Alaskagrizz49]

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[Columbus]

PM sent

 

[nightwolf1974]

That's a sweet gun!

 

[Alaskagrizz49]

PM replied to, Columbus...thanks, but still available.

 

[Columbus]

Will take it.

 

[Necrodude]

If I didn't just buy another rifle a couple of days ago, I would be all over this.

 

[Alaskagrizz49]

Sold to Columbus pending receipt of funds.