Early French Flintlock Musket

[templarnight]

Hi all.

I am researching this Musket. My reference books unfortunatley lacking in thsi area so would appreciate any help in firmly IDing this.

Total length is 153cm, the Barrel is 113.5cm with a bore of 13mm.

The Lock is unmarked and is 16.9cm long.

Thanks for any help.

[fernando]

Can you disassemble the barrel and check whether tere are some marks underneath, specialy near the breech ?

[Shakethetrees]

I would have to check my references, but I think its a 1745-ish model, not the 1717, 1728 or the 1763.

I would like to see the side plate, nose cap, and butt plate tang if you can post more pix.

[Shakethetrees]

Sorry, I just saw the side plate when I returned to your original posting!

It looks to me that the hammer might be a replacement. The serpentine "flow" doesn't appear to be like the others I've seen.

[templarnight]

Hi. I did post a pic of the Side Plate, and im not sure what the Nose Cap refers to...as you can tell Muskets arent my area at all. Hope the pics of the Butt plate help.

I also notice that on the 'Side Plate' theres a P Stamp with something above.. possibly a Crown?

The Barrel hasnt been off in a very long time, will looking at any marks help with the ID?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by templarnight

... The Barrel hasnt been off in a very long time, will looking at any marks help with the ID?

In many cases you find symbols and even the barrel maker's name ... which definitely helps finding the origin of the gun.

[Shakethetrees]

It's a pinned barrel, so, unless you have experience with this type of fastening, don't disassemble it, as you could do more damage to the wood than you like.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Shakethetrees

It's a pinned barrel, so, unless you have experience with this type of fastening, don't disassemble it, as you could do more damage to the wood than you like.

I should have thought of that !