#2151 • Antique Belgian Flintlock Musket

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $425.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

.705 bore, 42 5/8" bbl, NSN. (circa 1810-1853) Antique. Gray patina, fair bore, breech marked with early Belgian ELG and star in oval proof, a small crown over 3 illegible letters, and AF, barrel held via 3 steel bands with springs, the front band is double strapped with a brass pinch style sight on top of the rear strap with the bottom lip swept rearward, the center band anchors the front steel sling loop, and the bottom lip of the rear band is swept forward, steel long tang trigger guard anchors the rear sling loop on the front leg with finger grooves on the tang, the barrel shows very minimal erosion around touch hole, strong lock holds half and full cock with the lock plate marked only with a partial small crown over AF, missing ramrod, woodstock shows light average handing with a small crack at lock bolster on left side, shallow dents, scratches, with a concave area on cheek, and a raised brass flaming bomb inlay on right side of butt. Includes a socket bayonet with a 15 5/8" triangular blade and a good locking ring. No scabbard. Musket looks very similar to a French Charleville. 13 1/8" LOP, heavy 10lb + trigger pull. Good condition.