17th century French Flintlock Guns

[lecoureurdesbois]

Hi all,

For anyone that might be interested in 17th century French Flintlock guns (fusils), here is a little web site with pictures and information that might interest a few of you on this forum.
[url] http://www.lanouvelle-france.com/fusils/mainfusil.htm[/url]

 

[rich pierce]

sweet. thanks

 

[CrackStock]

Thank you for posting that very helpful site.

CS

 

[Wes/Tex]

Thanks for the link. Had to add it to my "favorites" file. The fowler is similar to one illustrated under the "French" listing in "Guns Of The World" by Bonanza Books, p. 158. Unfortunately the photo lacks some detail but the fowler is attributed to Noel Collette and has a .65 caliber, 40 & 1/2 inch part octagon/part round barrel. The fore end has been cut back and a stud added below the muzzle, I assume for a bayonet since the ramrod has been shortened slightly like the M.1716 & grenadier M.1729-34 fusils of the Compagnies franches de la Marine. My supposition is that it was a private fowler converted for militia use. It also appears to have similar stock longitudinal carving to that illustrated on the presination fusil in Russel Bouchard's work "The Fusil de Tulle In New France 1691-1741". Wish I knew more about the Collette gun or had finer grade photos. Oh well! :hmm:

 

[lecoureurdesbois]

Thanks all for the comments on my site. If anyone has any pictures of any similar type muskets (flintlock), pls send them my way as there is always room for updates etc.

Kevin (le coureur des bois)[url] www.lanouvelle-france.com[/url]

 

[robinghewitt]

I've got an over under 20 gauge by Francois Gruche, reckon it's about 1685.

It's French and 17th century, but more Paris than St Etienne, more sporting than military and the locks are fairly bizarre :hmm:

Does that rule it out? :winking:

 

[lecoureurdesbois]

I've got an over under 20 gauge by Francois Gruche, reckon it's about 1685.

It's French and 17th century, but more Paris than St Etienne, more sporting than military and the locks are fairly bizarre :hmm:

Does that rule it out? :winking:

Yes that would be great. Would love to see pictures of it. Please send to [email protected]