“Sporterized” Dutch Musket

[BCarp]

From the Netherlands comes my recent acquisition: a pre-1715 Dutch military musket that was altered into a half-stock sporting piece at some point later in the century, either in Holland itself or one of the German states. Lovely antler and/or bone accents, and a unique rear sight! .75 cal, 42” barrel. Shootable - the lock functions and sparks great and the bore has only slight pitting.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Now that is COOL!!!

 

[BCarp]

Put some rounds out. Paper cartridges, .715 ball, 80 grains 2F, 25 yards. The lower left hits were from a table top rest. The upper three were off-hand with a different sight picture. Some load tinkering is called for....

 

[fjrdoc]

I really love the look of that musket. Probably one of the nicest sporting conversions I've seen.