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  1. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Thanks. Yes, there are very few, true 1740 Potzdam muskets here in the US. The muskets carried by the various German solders is a study unto itself. I believe there were units with Burgoyne, and a few others, who carried the Prussian 1740 muskets in its purest form. It came as a shock to my...
  2. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    My museum:
  3. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    As an American, the RW and CW were pivotal moments in US that have great emotional content to all. As a youngster, we visited Fort Ticonderoga (see image at left), where for the first time, I had the sense of this is where it happened and it started my interest in collecting weapons. I also...
  4. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Ramrod images:
  5. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Slowly adding to my RW collection (Long Land Bess and Charleville).
  6. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Not at this time. Getting close. Randy
  7. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    The final set of pictures:
  8. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Fantastic information! Overall length is 57 inches, barrel is 41 1/4, and the stock is 53 3/4. Please see a few more photos. Thanks, Randy
  9. rescuerandy2

    1740 Potzdam Musket ID

    Good Morning All, Definitely a Potzdam musket. However, with the blank wrist plate I am wondering if this is a commercial variation of the 1740. I would also welcome any other thoughts you may have on the musket overall. Thanks, Randy
  10. rescuerandy2

    question for yall flinters

    Good Evening. I have been shooting an original 1768 Charleville for the last few months with 80grains of FFg. Yes, it does not take too long to get used to the flash and smoke just a few inches from your face. As to concerns with burns, no issues to date. Jus had a bit of soot on my nose...
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