Repro 1620 Matchlock Musket

[Yancey von Yeast]

Here are some photos of a matchlock musket that I built last summer. Save for the Coleraine Barrel, it is entirely scratch built, down to the screws. It has a 46" barrel. The stock is semi fish tail. It was copied from one out of a collection in England dating in the 1615 - 1620 range. My goal was something that came off of the boat with the Pilgrims.

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

Here are some photos of a matchlock musket that I built last summer. Save for the Coleraine Barrel, it is entirely scratch built, down to the screws. It has a 46" barrel. The stock is semi fish tail. It was copied from one out of a collection in England dating in the 1615 - 1620 range. My goal was something that came off of the boat with the Pilgrims.

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

ok guys...help me out, why is the photo not showing up?

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

ok guys...help me out, why is the photo not showing up?

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

sorry, amazingly, I seem to have it figured out. Here are a few other photos.

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

sorry, amazingly, I seem to have it figured out. Here are a few other photos.

 

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[wulf]

I think I can say without reservation that you
have accomplished your goal...excellant work.
Wulf

 

[wulf]

I think I can say without reservation that you
have accomplished your goal...excellant work.
Wulf

 

[Musketeer]

Absolutely amazing build. :bow: Truly beautiful. :applause:

 

[Musketeer]

Absolutely amazing build. :bow: Truly beautiful. :applause:

 

[Teleoceras]

Von Yeast:

Beautiful work! I have to ask what caliber is she?

Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras

 

[Teleoceras]

Von Yeast:

Beautiful work! I have to ask what caliber is she?

Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras

 

[Yancey von Yeast]

Good question. I don't like the smaller bore matchlocks so I went with .69 simply because I already have six or seven differnt moulds in the .69 range. Historically, it should have been bigger. Thanks for the compliments. I wish I could build more 17th century arms!

 

[BillinOregon]

Wow that's a nice matchlock. You have a great deal of talent, Mr. von Yeast.