M1763 Sergeants musket.

[Mike Brooks]

Does anyone have any information on these besides the little blip in "WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION"? Seems to be not much info around on these.

 

[Grizzled Roberts]

Mike, Would it be similar to the 1757 Light Dragoon Carbine and following series of Light Infantry muskets? Smaller caliber and shorter barrel, true carbines? If you can't find any information on this musket it don't look good!

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[chuckpa]

I have 2 books Titled Weapons of the American Rev.
one by Moore and the other by Neuman. On page 99 in Moore's book is a picture of a French officer's or sergeant's musket with a 38" barrel. He remarks that it is unusual in that the steel bands and some of the hardware are covered with a sort of brass veneer. This is basically a 1763 type with minor variations. I hope this helps.

 

[Mike Brooks]

I have 2 books Titled Weapons of the American Rev.
one by Moore and the other by Neuman. On page 99 in Moore's book is a picture of a French officer's or sergeant's musket with a 38" barrel. He remarks that it is unusual in that the steel bands and some of the hardware are covered with a sort of brass veneer. This is basically a 1763 type with minor variations. I hope this helps.

Thanks guys. :thumbsup: The only info I have on it is What chuckPA referenced , 38" barrel, brass plated bands etc. I'm hoping to figure out what they are worth as I have located one. :wink:

 

[chuckpa]

Mike
Neumann's book[The History of the Weapons of the American Revolution see page 76. " The first official fusil design appeared in 1754. It followed the infantry pattern, but included embellishments on the mountings" The example that he shows mixes a 1754 lock and trigger guard with1763 parts Engraved borders can be seen on the brass barrel bands.