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    Matchlock long

    Thanks for that Pukka, this shows a bit of before and after, some sections have the thin silver missing, and the cut out of the steel where it was hammered in is still slightly visible. I have a bit more cleaning to do on it and will post up all of it when complete. I appreciate all of the input...
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    Matchlock long

    I went a little further down from the breech with a bit brass cleaner and it's showing some real nice detailed etchings, I have a bit more to go, before we see what the end result is
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    Matchlock long

    Thanks Pukka I don't think the breech has any as I did as advised by wiping it slightly around, I did notice this bit towards the muzzle area I thought it was brass but now believe it might be a bit of gold, not sure though.
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    Matchlock long

    Thanks for this input, here is a few photos of down barrel, over all the gun is in good condition, have you any tips on how to clean up down the breech?
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    Attaching pan on matchlock?

    I picked this one up last week and the pan is attached as part of the barrel
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    Matchlock long

    It is roughly 5 kilogrammes in weight.
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    Matchlock long

    Thanks for all those comments and information it's much appreciated a few more photos going on now, will try get a good close up down the barrell
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    Matchlock long

    Hi all just looking for any opinions on this 69 inch matchlock please. All input would be very welcome Thanks
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    Large octagonal bore

    Thank you very much William at least know I can be sure it is an unusual one, let's hope someone else can add shed more light on it
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    Large octagonal bore

    Hi I welcome any opinions on this long barrel octagonal bored rifle it has a rear and forward sight, no trigger guard seems to have ever been attached the proof mark might be from Holland
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    Large octagonal barell

    Hi all I think this is a hunting gun, due to the lack of a trigger guard and the proof mark seems to be from Holland, but I welcome all opinions. Thanks.
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    Brown bess for identification please

    I found this marking the number 30 down the end of the barrel so i must assume it is a Belgian gun as I seen one similar with the same number on another forum which was also proofed as being made in Belgium
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Cheers Dave I am very grateful to you for all input, I am not sure if you read this thread but one post sticks out, I will copy the txt here I was thinking that my gun might be Belgium made Here is the thread it regards another gun not the same as mine only that it is Belgian made. What I think...
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Just wondering could this gun be a very early made reenactors piece, not made to fire an actual round but only the powder https://www.thefirearmsforum.com/threads/belgium-flintlock-musket.93144/page-2
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    Brown bess for identification please

    This is a look at the pan with the half cocked position on the hammer
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Hi Dave again I thank you for your interest, the pan is attached to the lock I tried to get clear photos of underneath the pan and above, I put it into half cock to try allow a better image but it is not easy to get good shots on these items due to color and lighting in the nooks and crannies, I...
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Hello Many thanks Dave, I am grateful for this input!! I am based in Ireland where i bought it, It is possible it was put together over here many years ago as well, probably assembled by a few different craftsmen, could be a rebel put together, or maybe some lord had it privately made and used...
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Thanks very much for this information I really appreciate it, It would be nice if it was an African trade piece, this did not cross my mind, although Nepal had, I was thinking that the original stamping was removed for some reason to prevent the maker from being identified, I note with interest...
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    Brown bess for identification please

    Thanks for membership of this great group, can anyone help me identify the brown bess in the opening post please the makers mark appears to have been tampered with and I have yet to find one with the wire bands around the barrel so I am hoping to get some advice from opinions on here.
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    Brown bess for identification please

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