Matchlock identification help

[TC]

 

[Rudyard]

Kreckles stuff allways too tidy, Wouldnt listen , owed me money good riddance .
Rudyard

 

[appalichian hunter]

could the markings on the barrel be GR-GREEN RIVER,87 YEAR OF BARREL MANFAUTURE,70 CAL.

 

[matchlock1607]

Well, I must have seen it when I was there a couple of years back! I will have to look for it the next time I am at Jamestown.

Chris

 

[matchlock1607]

That could be it! I have tried to measure the bore, but it is hard for me to get a very accurate measurement with my calipers. I am going to cast up some balls with my molds and see what fits best.

 

[toot]

Thank you, hawkeye2. I took a look at that Rifle Shoppe offering. It may be worth it trying to contact them. It would be an option, but it can be tough getting a reply from them sometimes.

tough to get a reply at any time.

 

[TC]

 

[TC]

Found the photos of the JK on the ship at James town.

 

[matchlock1607]

Found the photos of the JK on the ship at James town.

Thank you for sharing!

 

[Pukka Bundook]

You don't really need a rest for a matchlock of this type.
The rest was for the heavy muskets, and as these could weigh well over 20 pounds you Did need a rest!
For these lighter arms, no rest would have been used.

Best,
R.

 

[matchlock1607]

I did decide to hold on on a rest after hearing from a couple of you here. I did get my bandolier in yesterday from Sykes Sutlering. It seems well-made and the service from them was great. Here's a picture.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Looks very well made, Matchlock.!

 

[Treestalker]

You don't really need a rest for a matchlock of this type.
The rest was for the heavy muskets, and as these could weigh well over 20 pounds you Did need a rest!
For these lighter arms, no rest would have been used.

Best,
R.

I'm old and broke up and I want a rest dammit.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Cant argue with that, Treestalker!!