Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Mid 18 th century Spanish military musket for ID.

rickystl · 18th October 2015, 04:29 PM

here some pictures for one with French style lock that I ‘ve already posted 3 years ago.
Overall 152 cm Barrel 110 cm
Cerjak

Hi Cerjak.
WOW! Another super interesting musket. Yes, appears to be a 1757 Spanish musket - but with a French lock. Sort of the reverse of the first one posted. LOL

Looks like the muzzle of the barrel had been shortened back in the period. Possibly due to muzzle damage or for civilian use. The lock plates on both the French and Spanish guns were almost interchangeable.
Two very neat muskets Cerjak. Thanks so much for posting.
Rick.

18th October 2015, 04:29 PM	#20
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	here some pictures for one with French style lock that I ‘ve already posted 3 years ago. Overall 152 cm Barrel 110 cm Cerjak Hi Cerjak. WOW! Another super interesting musket. Yes, appears to be a 1757 Spanish musket - but with a French lock. Sort of the reverse of the first one posted. LOL Looks like the muzzle of the barrel had been shortened back in the period. Possibly due to muzzle damage or for civilian use. The lock plates on both the French and Spanish guns were almost interchangeable. Two very neat muskets Cerjak. Thanks so much for posting. Rick.