Late-18th Century Contemporary French-Style Flintlock Rifle .58 cal 42”

SOLD FOR: $911

WOA#: 230621RPTB003WY

Make: Unmarked

Model: Late 18th-Century French Style Flintlock Rifle

Serial#: NSN

Year of Manufacture: Contemporary

Caliber: .58 caliber ball

Action Type: Flintlock

Markings: “Maubeuge” on the lock plate.

Barrel Length: 42” octagon-to-round

Sights/ Optics: Front blade

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is walnut with brass fittings. There are scratches, scuffs, and compression marks throughout. Heavier scratching is present on the left side of the forestock, two-thirds of the way forward. On some of the stock pin holes, the wood has been slightly damaged due to harsh installation. Overall, the stock is in Good Condition.

Type of Finish: Metal: Silver lock assembly, brass fittings, barrel is in the white. Wood: Oil.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: Bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is some corrosion near the muzzle.

Overall Condition: This flintlock rifle is in Good Condition. There are scratches and scuffs throughout. The brass buttplate has a large spot of verdigris at the heel. The brass trigger guard has some minor pitting, mainly on the underside. The lock assembly has multiple areas of minor surface rust. The frizzen face is scuffed from use. The entire barrel is covered in light surface rust and patina.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: 1x Gun flint

Our Assessment: This is a nice contemporary example of a late 18th century French-style flintlock rifle. The lock plate is marked “Maubeuge” which is most likely a reference to the Maubeuge Arsenal in France, which was one of the two primary French arsenals of the Ancien Régime. This would make a fine addition to any European contemporary collection. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the rifle and its condition.