Flintandsmoke
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Would a matchlock like this have even seen use in the colonies?
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Late English Ordnance Pattern matchlock
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Never say never, but towards the later part of the 17th century, both Virginia and Plymouth/New England heavily encouraged the use of fire locks over matchlocks, with Plymouth even banning matchlocks in their militia.
Flintandsmoke
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That’s what im wondering, im up in New England, so im questioning if any surplus ones MIGHT have made their way over or if the call
Of the day would have been the newer English locks
Sam squanch
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If they came over the water, I’m sure they were converted to a flintlock.
Flintandsmoke
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I actually was considering having one converted, but was told it would be cost prohibitive
Outside of the previously shared information, this is a bit after my area of knowledge, but I wonder if any proper English military units served in North America, pre 1700? My understanding of the conflicts against the French and the natives were that they were fought by the colonies, but if English military units served, that could be a good place to look. The nine years war would be the closest I can think of, but that would probably be after the English dropped the matchlock.
