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16th October 2021, 01:05 PM
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1657 flintlock musket
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 |
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16th October 2021, 01:28 PM
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Lead Moderator European Armoury
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This appears to be the standard 1777 pattern. That number in the stock is not the (factory) year but some (personal) number mark.
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16th October 2021, 02:24 PM
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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.o...ative-271.html Regards, Norman. |
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16th October 2021, 04:23 PM
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Thank you!
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