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  1. U

    Japanese Matchlock Pistols and Rifles/Muskets

    I startet shooting muzzle loaders and i have a different percussion Pistols, a Flintlock Pistol and an percussion Musket. That's enough for the beginning most people will say, but i'm very curios about japanese matchlock Pistols and Muskets. Does somebody know, where to get stuff like this? I...
    • Unk
    • Thread
    • black powder japanese matchlock modern replica musket muzzleloading pistol
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Pre-Flintlock
  2. R

    Committee of Safety Flintlock Musket? Please help...

    Hello, I am quite new to the world of antique firearms but have always wanted a Committee of Safety musket. I came across this one and I'd greatly appreciate any information you may be able to provide about it. The description is as follows: Revolutionary War “Committee of Safety” .70 Cal...
  3. E

    Brass lock plates.

    Hello all. I was wondering if someone could help me with a musket question. What is the history behind brass lock plates. Where and when were they used? Who used them? What time periods are they appropriate for? Or any other random info you have about them would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.
  4. snauss

    WANTED Fusil de chase wanted

    I'm looking for a Fusil de Chase. If you have one you are willing to part with, please let me know. I'm aware there are varying kinds- I'm open to all makers. Please let me know if any parts are not original or are replacements. Thank you!
  5. X

    Help identifying 1863 springfield marking

    I've been trying to research and find out why someone would put these gold metal dots on an old 1863 springfield musket. So far I can't seem to find any information on it, so I thought I would try here and see if anyone knows why someone would have done that.
    • Xx
    • Thread
    • 1863 help mark musket percussion unique
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Percussion Rifles
  6. Wolfman0125

    Original 1863 Springfield Musket

    Is there any way to research the background of an original civil war era 1863 Springfield Musket? Serial number on the bayonet is 441.
  7. thallman1125

    WANTED 1822 or older U.S. muskets wanted

    Looking to buy an original U.S. made musket for less than $1,000. This is to hang on the wall as decoration. Oxidation doesn’t matter but would like to see the markings on it.
  8. M

    SOLD The Rifle Shoppe 1740 Potsdam Musket

    Hello, Here I have a beautiful example of a 1740 Potsdam gun and bayonet built using a “The Rifle Shoppe” kit. The kit was built and finished by expert gunsmith “Kashtuk Bowcraft”. Hendrie custom made the bayonet lug, front sight, and nose band. While this is a beautiful gun and I’d love to keep...
  9. S

    Real Brown Bess or Trade Gun

    wondering if this is a trade gun or an actual brown Bess musket that has been cut down. Don't seem to see any TOWER marks or date on the lock. Not sure if its been worn off or what. Haven't heard back from the auction company. link to the page here
  10. RedcoatFromAoEIII

    Please tell me, what was this rifle before it got "decorated"

    I got it off of an auction for pretty cheap, it's missing the lock and has been absurdly covered by brass tacks. The brass tacks are square-point, meaning they were most likely added in the 19th century, presumably by some african Bedouin tribe (auction said it's an Arabic rifle). The whole gun...
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    WANTED Looking for military style flintlock pistol or musket

    I've been wanting a military style flintlock for some time now, but I don't want to pay a full price for a new pistol from companies like pedersoli. I am especially looking for a 1777 pistol, AN XIII pistol, gendarmerie pistol, and AN IX pistol. But, I am looking for anything of the sort that is...
  12. BJamesBeck

    SOLD ($1000 Shipped) Original M.T. Wickham U.S. Contract Model 1816 Musket

    As the title says, I've got a Wickham Model 1816 I'd like to sell. I believe it was manufactured in the 1820's as there appears to be some of the original brown finish mixed in among the patina. It was a fairly short period during the 1820's when these were browned. There are matching assembly...
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    12 gauge rifled slug out of Bess?

    Hello everyone, third ever post here. I am wondering if its a good idea to shoot 12 gauge rifled slugs out of my short land Bess. Its kind of just like a minie ball, no? Had a slug dud on me last year so I cut it open and took out the slug. It *just* fits down the barrel its not tight if the...
  14. E

    Buying a completed Wheellock lock? or a complete firearm?

    Howdy yall Ive noticed a prominent trend here for buying wheellock locks. Obviously these mechanisms are finished into a firearm at some point. Are you guys buying locks to build the gun yourself? or having a builder do it for you? Is this just preference? or is there a real reason for it...
    • evand848
    • Thread
    • bolek build lock musket pistol wheel wheellock
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pre-Flintlock
  15. tanegashima_remington

    Experimental Muzzle-loading Percussion Rifle??

    Hi guys, Here is a peculiar example of experimental muzzle-loading percussion rifle. Unlike common muzzle-loaders, the gun has its percussion nipple in the center of its receiver end. Another distinctive feature of the gun is grip safety lever on the upper tang. We need to...
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    1856 Enfield Cavalry Carbine - Indian Replica

    Hello all! This is my first post as a new member and I'm joining this forum in hopes to gather some answers/advice regarding a new smooth bore I picked up at a gun show yesterday, my first non-centerfire gun. It's got all the looks of the 1856 Enfield Cavalry Carbine to include the...
    • Cal S
    • Thread
    • british carbine enfield musket
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Smoothbore
  17. Jonathan Lovell

    Identification of barrel marks

    Hi Everyone I am trying to identify some barrel marks on a pair of military muskets I have. They are walnut stocked flint/doglocks from around the 1740s with a .75 inch caliber and 3 ramrod thimbles and a somewhat unusual bayonet lug. They look similar to an old style Brown Bess but are most...
  18. thedouble11

    Charleville Musket Identification Help Please!

    Hello all, My name is Robert, and yes, I am new to the forum. I am looking to get into the hobby, and I recently purchased my first musket. I believe it is mostly a French Charleville that has a mix of parts. I am having a little trouble identifying the markings on it. The marking on the...
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    Ball Triggers on European Guns?

    Does anyone know of any instances of European made guns having ball type triggers other than Scottish steel stocked pistols, and early Scottish longarms? If so, when and where, and on what types of weapons might they have been used? I would especially like to know if anyone knows of any Dutch...
    • Tacksman45
    • Thread
    • ball trigger club butt dutch early firearms musket tradegun
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Smoothbore
  20. skyhigh315

    FOR SALE Chiappa 1861 Springfield Repro

    I have an 1861 Springfield copy. Some very light, slight surface discoloration at the rear of the barrel and a tiny amount of light surface rust on the end cap. No pitting and no issues whatsoever with the barrel. Rifled .58. Comes with bayonet and bayonet scabbard. 7.5 out of 10 for...
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