1657 flintlock musket

[eftihis]

Hello, i always thought that this military looking flintlock musket has a little different than usuall shape in the stock. Today i noticed a hollow engraving on it that states "1657"!! It seems that the shape corresponds with the date, what do you think? I find another relevant post in this forum and a musket with the same date seems very similar.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18230

[fernando]

This appears to be the standard 1777 pattern. That number in the stock is not the (factory) year but some (personal) number mark.

[Norman McCormick]

Hi,
Yes, appears to be a standard Charleville 1777 type, see attached photo, as Fernando has noted. This design was used throughout this period by various countries. This link shows a Dutch 1815 pattern musket based on 1777 design https://collections.royalarmouries.org/battle-of-waterloo/arms-and-armour/type/rac-narrative-271.html
Regards,
Norman.

[eftihis]

Thank you!