Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 535: Flintlock antique gun (please vote for me, please recommend)
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After entering the hall, Ye Tian did not immediately go to the two lighted rooms on the east side, but walked straight to the south end of the hall.
He planned to check those crates first to see if his guess was correct.
Are those boxes used to hold rifles? Is there an antique flintlock rifle inside?
Seeing his actions, the guys in front of the surveillance screen couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded!
After a moment, Matisse immediately asked curiously:
"Steven, what are you doing? Why are you going to the south side of the hall?"
Ye Tian did not hide anything, but told the truth.
"I'm going to see what's in those boxes. If my guess is good, there may be a large number of antique firearms there. If so, it's also a huge fortune!"
"That's it, I hope it goes as you wish!"
Mattis responded without saying anything else.
While talking, Ye Tian had already walked to the pile of long boxes.
As expected!
These are wooden boxes for holding rifles. They are about two meters long and fifty centimeters wide. They are made of oak boards and are all painted black. They are strong and rough! There are some words written on the box in yellow paint.
Although the paint has peeled off a lot after more than two hundred years, it does not affect Ye Tian's ability to recognize these text messages!
The year of manufacture is clearly written on the black boxes, as well as the names of the goods contained in the boxes, as well as the owners of these boxes.
"1783, Pennsylvania Rifles, Sons of Liberty Society!"
These are the three most important pieces of information revealed by the text on the box.
1783 was the year the American Revolutionary War ended. The Pennsylvania rifle was another name for the Kentucky long rifle, indicating that these rifles were produced in Pennsylvania!
As for the Sons of Liberty, it is even more famous. It can be said that the American Revolution was started by the Sons of Liberty.
The equestrian statue on the ground, Paul Rivera, is a member of the Sons of Liberty.
The Old North Church had always been one of the strongholds of the Sons of Liberty before and during the war.
Seeing these words, Ye Tian instantly understood the origin of these antique firearms and why they appeared in this underground palace.
Before the end of the Revolutionary War, the Sons of Liberty ordered these rifles, then transported them from Pennsylvania to Boston and kept them secretly in this underground warehouse, preparing to find an opportunity to issue them to Continental Army soldiers.
But the war was over before these weapons were distributed, and these weapons have stayed here ever since, becoming the weapons in stock at the bottom of the box.
For more than two hundred years since then, these weapons have been sleeping here. As time has passed, they have changed from murderous weapons to antique firearms.
It wasn’t until that guy Thompson accidentally discovered this place and followed him thirty years later that these weapons had an opportunity to see the light of day again!
This conjecture does not need to be confirmed at all, it is beyond doubt!
When he walked within 20 meters of these boxes, the dazzling red light reflected in Ye Tian's eyes said it all.
From the intensity of the light, he instantly determined the age when these weapons were made!
But when he came closer, he immediately turned on the perspective and looked at the pile of long boxes filled with antique firearms. There might be some surprising discoveries!
Everything you can see is as far as the eye can see!
His sight penetrated these crates in an instant, and he saw clearly what was inside the crates.
Brand-new flintlock rifles wrapped in oilcloth were lying quietly in the crates, emitting a faint cold light.
There are nine guns in each box, neatly stacked in three layers. The total number is almost a thousand guns, which is a quite astonishing number!
Every gun in the box is covered with grease. Although it has dried up, the traces are clearly visible. The various brass parts have no traces of rust and are still as shiny as new.
Obviously, this is a batch of Kentucky long guns that have never been used and are in good condition. They should be considered relatively rare antique firearms and have a certain market value!
In addition to the Kentucky long gun, the crate also contains the essential accessory box for every gun, as well as an extremely sharp bayonet that shines coldly. All accessories are also in place, very complete!
The existence of these original accessories will undoubtedly greatly increase the value of this batch of antique firearms.
And there are not only Kentucky long guns here, but also another famous flintlock rifle of the same era.
That is the Charleville infantry gun from France, an improved version in 1766. It is a rare antique firearm that is very popular in the antique firearms market and is worth a lot of money.
These improved Charlewell infantry guns are also brand-new firearms, with complete accessories and well-preserved values. They are of great collection value and are rare!
During the American Revolutionary War, France was a staunch ally of the Americans. It not only provided a large amount of weapons and ammunition to the Continental Army, but also sent troops to directly participate in the war.
The Marquis de Lafayette is the most famous representative among them! Not only did he prepare his own warships and recruit personnel to participate in the American Revolutionary War, he also became a senior official in the Continental Army, reaching the rank of commander of the Washington Vanguard.
Lafayette later returned to France and personally persuaded the French King to let him take 6,000 French soldiers to the United States to fight until the United States became independent!
He made great contributions to American independence and became a lifelong friend of many of the founding fathers of the United States.
In order to commemorate the Marquis de Lafayette, big cities such as Washington, New York, and Boston have an avenue named 'Lafayette Avenue', which is second only to the city's main roads.
Due to the staunch alliance between France and the United States during the war, it is not surprising that a brand new flintlock rifle from France appears here!
Looking at these antique flintlock rifles, Ye Tian was quite jealous, but not too excited.
However, when he continued to explore deeply, he suddenly discovered a rare treasure, which immediately made him feel a little itchy.
In the center of this pile of crates, there is a box containing a Charleville infantry gun. It is ordinary and looks no different from other crates.
But in Ye Tian's eyes, he could see the difference in this box at a glance!
Like other crates, this one also emits a dazzling red light, indicating that the contents are from the mid-to-late 18th century, which is accurate!
What is unique is that the halo attached to the surface of this box is twice as many as other crates, reaching twelve layers. It is very charming and full of temptation!
Ye Tian knows what this means!
Artwork! Priceless works of art, two of them, in this crate!
Perspective! What are you waiting for?
The line of sight penetrates directly through the solid oak board, and the situation inside the box can be seen clearly in an instant!
The first thing that caught Ye Tian's eyes was the staggered placement of three French Charleville infantry guns, as well as the complete matching accessories.
But these three rifles are no different from the other Charleville infantry guns here, and they are not the targets that make Ye Tian's heart beat.
Obviously, there is something else going on inside this crate.
The perspective continues, and the secret is immediately revealed.
His eyes passed through two layers of six Charleville infantry rifles and the oilcloth wrapping the rifles. At the bottom of the crate, Ye Tian saw two exquisite black walnut boxes.
The moment he saw these two black walnut boxes, Ye Tian's eyes immediately flashed with surprise, and he almost cheered, but at least he held it back!
In a blink of an eye, he understood what was in the box, and the scene he saw next accurately confirmed his judgment.
My eyes penetrated the solid black walnut wood, and I immediately saw a pair of pistols lying quietly in the box. They were elegant and majestic, but also exuded a deadly cold light!
The two Suifa pistols are of the same model. The main body of the gun body is made of dark red cherry wood. The streamlined grip gives a very coordinated feeling. The entire gun body has been oiled and looks very bright.
Except for the primer plate and the crosshair, which are made of brass, all other metal parts are made of sterling silver and sparkle! The metal pieces are beautifully engraved in Georgian style relief.
This is the Model 1748 Hawkins flintlock from the United Kingdom. It was the most famous pistol during the Revolutionary War. It was used by Washington. It is famous in American history!
Of course, these two pistols cannot be used by Washington.
The Hawkins flintlock gun he used is now stored in a museum in Pennsylvania and is under heavy security. It is impossible to appear here!
As far as the pistols themselves are concerned, the two in front of me are much more exquisite than the one in Washington. They can be said to be works of art in the pistols, very rare!
The dozens of charming halos on the bodies of these two pistols also accurately illustrate this point.
There is no doubt that these are two flintlock pistols carefully crafted and handmade by the top gunsmiths. They are extremely rare antique firearms! The collection value is extremely high! The artistic value is extraordinary!
Their market value is equally extraordinary! With the current market price, if this pair of antique pistols appears at auction, there is almost no problem in exceeding one million dollars.
The best reference for these two pistols is the Hawkins flintlock gun used by Washington!
That pistol has been circulating in the antique market for a while, with a price as high as 2 million US dollars, but that was already the price N years ago. God knows how much it is worth now, it must be a sky-high price!
The reason why that pistol was withdrawn from the circulation market was the result of the intervention of the US government. They recovered the pistol in the name of 'the most important weapon in American history'!
As pistols of the same style, although these two Hawkins flintlock guns do not have such great historical significance, they should not be underestimated, not to mention that they are a pair of pistols, and they are more exquisite!
So, once these two pistols appear on the market, they will definitely cause a shock in the field of antique firearms collection! It will definitely be chased crazily by countless people!
In addition to being works of art, these two pistols are murder weapons. This is their nature!
They have never been fired. Protected by gun oil and oilcloth, all parts of the pistol are intact and almost like new.
As long as they are carefully cleaned and maintained, these two 200-year-old guns will be rejuvenated in no time. Once loaded with gunpowder and bullets, their power will definitely remain the same!
Looking at these two extremely exquisite antique pistols, Ye Tian's eyes couldn't help but become more intense, and he was secretly sighing in his heart.
“This is not a weapon used on the battlefield. It is simply a top-notch work of art in a pistol. It’s so beautiful!”
Although he loved these two Suifa pistols very much and felt itchy just looking at them, Ye Tian did not think about immediately turning them out and taking them away quietly!
It’s not the right time now, but there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!
Thirty years have passed and Thompson has not discovered these two rare antique pistols, so it is impossible for him to discover these two treasures in the future!
"These two exquisite and charming 1748 Hawkins will definitely belong to me in the future. The best destination for them is to become my private collection"
Ye Tian continued to admire the two pistols, then looked away and looked at other boxes.