DESCRIPTION: Beautiful French/Prussian M.1763 officer style flintlock musket. Caliber: 17.5 mm smoothbore. It was manufactured in Suhl, Prussia, as indicated by markings on the lockplate (between the spring leaves). The musket is virtually identical to weapons used by the French army. However, the same pattern of musket was used by many European armies. The right side of the buttstock displays markings, "HA". The buttplate shows "Star over W" markings (Swiss Bern arsenal?). The barrel displays following markings, "N6827". No other markings are present on the musket. Three barrel band configuration. All iron furniture. Round barrel. Beautifully shaped counterplate and trigger guard (please, see pictures). Two sling swivels. Socket bayonet lug on the barrel, near the muzzle. Brass front sight blade on the nosecap. Walnut stock. Complete with a ramrod. The musket was beautifully refurbished by one of the European arsenals, most likely by the Waffenfabrik Bern. CONDITION: Excellent. The flintlock mechanism functions perfectly, and will spark the frizzen and open it, as it should. Correct, polished steel finish on all the metal parts with some scattered light patina. The metal was professionally cleaned long time ago, without affecting any markings. The stock shows some minor handling marks. The markings on the right side of the buttstock are very crisp. Some patina on the ramrod. The nosecap is slightly oversized and, most likely, is a period replacement. Overall length: 55.5 inches. Barrel length: 40 inches. Very scarce and attractive French/Prussian M.1763 officer style flintlock musket! (Ref. "French Military Weapons 1717-1938", by James E. Hicks, pp. 15 and 37).
