Lot 427:
French Manufacture Royale de St. Etienne Percussion Military Musket, Dated 1840, Civil War Era
Sold for: $375
Description
A French Manufacture Royale de St. Etienne percussion military musket, dated 1840, consistent with models used during the Civil War era. The musket features a dark wood stock and dark metal components, including the barrel, lock plate, trigger guard, and three barrel bands. The lock plate is visibly marked “M.R.le / de St. Etienne”, and the barrel near the breech bears “ST. 1840” along with a faint “G.C.” below. A metal ramrod is present beneath the barrel.
Condition report:
The item displays a well-used condition consistent with its age, showing wear, scratches, and dents to the wood. The metal components exhibit a dark patina, surface rust, and pitting, particularly around the action.
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