Dutch M1815 Musket.

Norman McCormick · 6th June 2019, 06:27 PM

Hi Guys,
Have photographed all the stamps I could find which might make things clearer. I'm not sure why there is an issue with the stamps on the top of the barrel near the old touchhole. Thanks for your continued interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

P.S/ Corrado, many thanks for the info you've provided.

corrado26 · 7th June 2019, 12:53 PM

As it is clearly to be seen on the barrel it was made in 1819, so it was made during the flintlock-aera and after 1840 transferred into percussion ignition.
corrado26

Norman McCormick · 7th June 2019, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado26

As it is clearly to be seen on the barrel it was made in 1819, so it was made during the flintlock-aera and after 1840 transferred into percussion ignition.
corrado26

Hi Corrado,
I would entirely agree and as you know the lock has the crown and inspectors mark over 19 for 1819 as well. Many thanks for your valued comments.
My Regards,
Norman.

Norman McCormick · 9th March 2021, 06:08 PM

Hi,
Not only were these muskets converted from flintlock to percussion here is one converted to the Snider type system. This one was originally manufactured in 1818. A particularly long life and multiple conversions for what is basically a Napoleonic era musket.
Regards,
Norman.

rickystl · 15th March 2021, 09:47 PM

Norman: TWO conversions. That's really neat. Thanks for this photo.
Also great being able to closer I.D. your gun.

Rick

Norman McCormick · 17th March 2021, 06:47 PM

Hi Rick,
Unfortunately this Snider conversion musket is not mine I wish it was. On another note I am at the moment corresponding with the curator at the Dutch military museum in the hope of getting more info re my musket. Obviously I will let you know the outcome should more relevant info become available.
Hope you are keeping well in these uncertain times.
My Regards,
Norman.

6th June 2019, 06:27 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Guys, Have photographed all the stamps I could find which might make things clearer. I'm not sure why there is an issue with the stamps on the top of the barrel near the old touchhole. Thanks for your continued interest. My Regards, Norman. P.S/ Corrado, many thanks for the info you've provided. Attached Images

9th March 2021, 06:08 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi, Not only were these muskets converted from flintlock to percussion here is one converted to the Snider type system. This one was originally manufactured in 1818. A particularly long life and multiple conversions for what is basically a Napoleonic era musket. Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 9th March 2021 at 06:19 PM.

7th June 2019, 12:53 PM	#2
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	As it is clearly to be seen on the barrel it was made in 1819, so it was made during the flintlock-aera and after 1840 transferred into percussion ignition. corrado26

15th March 2021, 09:47 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Norman: TWO conversions. That's really neat. Thanks for this photo. Also great being able to closer I.D. your gun. Rick

17th March 2021, 06:47 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Rick, Unfortunately this Snider conversion musket is not mine I wish it was. On another note I am at the moment corresponding with the curator at the Dutch military museum in the hope of getting more info re my musket. Obviously I will let you know the outcome should more relevant info become available. Hope you are keeping well in these uncertain times. My Regards, Norman.