Lot 2011

RARE! NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA FRENCH VERSAILLES NICOLAS-NOEL BOUTET MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK .70 CAL MUSKET RIFLE

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RARE! NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA FRENCH VERSAILLES NICOLAS-NOEL BOUTET MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK .70 CAL MUSKET RIFLE

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Current Bid: $55

(5 Bids)

by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

Rare! Napoleonic Wars Era French Versailles Nicolas-Noel Boutet Model 1777 Flintlock .70 cal Musket Rifle. The Versailles arms factory (Manufacture d'Armes de Versailles) was a premier French firearms facility established in 1792. Under the artistic direction of master gunsmith Nicolas-Noël Boutet, it transitioned from producing standard military muskets to creating some of the most opulent, gold-and-silver-inlaid flintlock weapons in history. Markings: The lockplate is marked "MRE ROYALE / DE VERSAILLES" and just above that near the hammer is marked with a "T" within a circle. The right side of the barrel near the pan is marked "MR" and "EF" over star within a oval. The top of the barrel is marked "V44". The left side of the barrel is marked "1816". The bottom of the trigger guard is marked twice with faint "H" within a oval and once on the rear barrel band. The left side of the trigger is marked "27". The left side of the stock is marked in a random placement "RUE BANNIER NO. 68", "672", "TRIAU GREN", "COMP", "IE", "BAT", "ON", "539", and a faint cartouche. The ramrods is marked "372" and "X". Round barrel with bayonet stud on the underside near the muzzle. Barrel retained by three solid bands, which are themselves retained by spring catches. The front band is double-strapped, with a brass foresight blade brazed to the rear strap, which a flared opening on the underside accepts the conical-head rammer. The middle band carries a sling swivel on the underside. Lockplate is flat in the main, but the tail is rounded. Ring-necked cock, the top inner side having a spur which forms a 'heart' shape. Brass pan. Trigger guard with sling swivel fitting screwed through the front tang. Rear trigger guard tang has a pair of molded ribs for grip. Iron buttplate and sideplate. The left side of the buttstock is hollowed towards the top to serve as a cheek rest. Stocked in beech, with iron mounts. Serial Number: NSN | Caliber / Gauge: .70 cal. | LOP: 13.25" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD3301

  • Provenance: Includes ramrod.
  • Dimensions: 44.625" barrel
  • Circa: 1816
  • Notes: Nicolas Noel Boutet was born in Paris on August 31, 1761. His father, Noel, was the Royal Gunsmith at the time, and taught Nicolas the trade. Before the French Revolution, he became a gunsmith for King Louis XVI himself. It was at this time that he became the director of the state arms factory in Versailles. But when rioters stormed the Bastille, Boutet could tell which way the wind was blowing. During the revolution, he became the chief blade and gunsmith to none other than Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest conquerors of the early modern age. Boutet even crafted Napoleon’s sabre himself. He died in Paris in 1833, but not before he managed to churn out around 600,000 weapons. There’s no denying that Nicolas Noel Boutet is one of the all time greats when it comes to early modern weaponsmiths. And the tradition he helped to develop continues with modern gunsmithing today.
  • Condition: This rifle is great condition with minimal wear commensurate with light handling and use. The finish is a silver gray and dark gray patina, and very minor general mild wear. No visible cracks or notable wear. Action is strong and crisp. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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