Early French Flintlock Musket

Ken Maddock · 5th September 2014, 10:29 PM

Hi nice item
I agree in don't take apart unless you have to
It looks very like a Potsdam 1740 musket especially the front sight
And the lock mechanism
However
The trigger guard not correct as should be brass on this model as should be the but plate but I am not an expert and there might be variations in iron

The sling back loop under the trigger guard was a weird design on this model rifle
so have a google of a Potsdam and compare to yours
I will have a dot of a search around but try Prussian Potsdam 1740 and you will be in correct period reckon
Regards
Ken

5th September 2014, 10:29 PM	#10
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Hi nice item I agree in don't take apart unless you have to It looks very like a Potsdam 1740 musket especially the front sight And the lock mechanism However The trigger guard not correct as should be brass on this model as should be the but plate but I am not an expert and there might be variations in iron The sling back loop under the trigger guard was a weird design on this model rifle so have a google of a Potsdam and compare to yours I will have a dot of a search around but try Prussian Potsdam 1740 and you will be in correct period reckon Regards Ken