Original U.S. Surcharged Revolutionary War French M-1766/68 Charleville Flintlock Musket by Charleville Arsenal U.S. Artillery The rotating firing pin is

The rotating firing pin is a bit worn

It appears as if this would have been used more as a patch or stitched to a uniform

The original French scabbard has had the "goal post" frog attachment replaced with the typical German long frog stud and the bayonet has been stamped:

suit Ref: 224(

now has areas of staining and oxidation

Original U.S. Surcharged Revolutionary War French M-1766/68 Charleville Flintlock Musket by Charleville Arsenal U.S. Artillery The rotating firing pin isOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an incredible example of an authentic American Revolutionary War U. S. marked French "Charleville" Musket, one of only a handful that we have ever offered. It shows an overall dark oxidized patina on the metalwork, and looks to have been untouched for years except for some light cleaning and oiling. The woodwork is very well preserved, showing wear from long service, giving it a look that is simply impossible to