musket

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I have been looking into the possibility of having a "Heron Butt" Scottish Musket made based on one of the surviving examples in the National Museum of Scotland. I was wondering if anyone else has tried to take this on as a project, or if anyone has and advice on this subject? I have read...

Gold plated in 24k gold. Chrome barrel. Fully hand engraved Only 125 made in 1986 Musket number: 007 of 125 No scratches, bumps etc. Not fired. Musket only, not my case..... $1950. Firm Blue book $2450.

Colt musket with nice patina. Made in 1864. All metal surfaces in great condition, not rubbed and worn. Nipple area is nice and clean, bore is very smooth. A real delight. Stock is solid and shows patina, wear with usage. A solid Colt musket and very clean. $1500. Plus ship. I accept cards...

Colt 1861 signature series musket in 58 caliber. Was fired 5 times, and it Shows! Great smooth stock, with bright furniture. Great musket ready to shoot. Like new condition. $1175.00. I accept cards. More pics available.

Shot 8 times. Like new. 69 caliber Touch hole liner installed so lights off fast. Comes with new bayonet and scabbard Extra Flints included. Nice clean like new musket Email for pics: [email protected] I accept cards Almost $2k for 1250.00 plus ship

In the 18th century smoothbores did NOT use a patched ball, the ball was loaded in the same way as using shot, with wads or wadding. An Essay On Shooting 1789.

Location: Alpharetta, GA Sale Price: $700 Caliber: .780 Willing to Ship: Yes Item Description: This musket is a 9 GA (.780) Sapper with a heavy Miroku flintlock stamped Charleville, 33" smoothbore barrel from Track of the Wolf and hand forged steel furniture finished armory bright. 12 1/2" LOP...