Mid 18 th century Spanish military musket for ID.

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I believe it is 1750's. Form what I have found most Spanish military muskets in the 18th century carried Miquelet locks and had rings as the heads of their lock screws. This one has the ring.

The side plate is very French, as are the trigger guard and butt plate finial. Both are characteristics of late 17 th pre pattern military muskets from France.

The poor photos below are of a hybrid musket that was cobbled together from Spanish 1754 military muskets and some early Maastricht import musket parts by Godfroi Corbeau (sp) of that city.

From what I've read after this French style musket was issued, the troops using it were not too happy with it as they were more familiar with the Miquelet action.

I believe after this model was phased out Spain went back to the earlier, more familiar system.