Daily Archives: January 5, 2012

Model 1774 French Charleyville Musket

This piece is a French model 1774 Charleyville musket and was modified by an American soldier during it’s use in the Revolutionary war. The barrel bands were removed from the stock and a piece of wood was added to the … Continue reading

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British 2ND Model Brown Bess Musket & Bayonet

This is a second model Brown Bess which was evidently used and modified by an American soldier during the Revolution. The comb of the stock has been shaved to better fit the “shooter’s” preference. The barrel was originally 42″ long … Continue reading

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American stocked Revolutionary War Musket with German/Dutch parts.

This piece is stocked in American walnut utilizing parts from a German/Dutch Musket. The original flintlock is a German Potsdam style, the round German barrel is 41 & 5/8″ long and marked; N 124. All other fittings are German except … Continue reading

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American made Revolutionary War Musket

This piece being exhibited here, is beautifully made with an American walnut stock and all American made brass fittings, with a round, unmarked, 42″ barrel. The trigger guard and side plate are copied after the British 2nd model Brown Bess … Continue reading

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18th Century Revolutionary War American made Musket ( 1779 – 1780 )

This piece has an American cherry full stock with a nice curved drop to the butt. There is a fine shell carving on the wrist behind the tang giving it much character. The round barrel has no markings,  measures 43 … Continue reading

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