Lot 163: Percussion Musket, .69 Cal

Lot 163: Percussion Musket, .69 Cal

Model 1766 “converted to percussion” French musket from the Maubeuge Armory, Getman family history states that this rifle while still a flintlock “was used by Capt. Christian Getman of the Tryon County Militia Rangers in the Battle of Saratoga, Revolutionary War”, (five members of the Getman family participated in the Revolution), U.S. surcharged, barrel shortened 1″, 58 1/2″ l. 

$2,000-4,000

Description

Model 1766 “converted to percussion” French musket from the Maubeuge Armory, Getman family history states that this rifle while still a flintlock “was used by Capt. Christian Getman of the Tryon County Militia Rangers in the Battle of Saratoga, Revolutionary War”, (five members of the Getman family participated in the Revolution), U.S. surcharged, barrel shortened 1″, 58 1/2″ l. 

$2,000-4,000