Who made this musket?

[varsity07840]

This is a bit complicated since I believe we're not supposed to link to guns listed on auction sites. But, here goes. I'm trying to determine who the manufacturer of this musket. Listed an 1816(NOT!!) built in France??? It appears to be a 1777 Corrige An IX,45 inch barrel, straight frizzen and St Etienne makings on the lock. Listing says walnut stock but I'm not sure from the pictures. Markings on the breechplug(tang??)
MLE1777. Barrel marked 6861 with"reverse frend E proof mark". I can't tell if this is an Indian gun or not. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Duane

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Without pictures or a link it is impossible to tell. If original it sounds like it may be what it says it is, a French M1777. If new, then it is an Indian copy? Wish we could see a link but I understand why that is not allowed.

 

[varsity07840]

Without pictures or a link it is impossible to tell. If original it sounds like it may be what it says it is, a French M1777. If new, then it is an Indian copy? Wish we could see a link but I understand why that is not allowed.

I'm sure it's a repro.

Duane

 

[cowpoke1955]

The Indian guns do not have walnut stocks and no proof marks that I know of.

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

The Indian guns do not have walnut stocks and no proof marks that I know of.

Not walnut stocks of course, but the Indian muskets are stained to "pass" for walnut and they certainly do have fake proof marks. Try the website of "The Discriminating General", specifically their section on their reproduction of the French 1777 Model Infantry Musket - An IX Version. Though difficult to see in the thumbnails, all of their muskets have "proof marks" similar to the originals. They are, of course, meaningless but they are there. Other seller's Indian made muskets are "proof marked" as well.

 

[ord sgt]

It sounds like Pedersoli. I have one with the same markings. .69 calibre, using a .678 roundball and if I want to use shot, I use 14 gauge wads.
Also, I have done the conversion. Able to switch locks and go to percussion cap after screwing in a drum and nipple.
The stock is European walnut, and the musket was made in Italy.