Reply With QuotePictures would go a long way in helping to identify the musket.
Are the proof marks English?
Measure the bore at the muzzle. If it is a 12 bore it will measure about .729"
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Hi chaps
I have recently acquired a flintlock musket and I know nothing about it ,so I thought I would ask the experts but they couldn't help either 😉 , no seriously is there any body on here that may be able to help if I were to send some pictures too?
A brief description of the musket is overall length of 56 inches ,barrel length 40 1/2 Inches, no barrel bands as the barrel is pinned to the stock,proof marks on the top left hand side of barrel, proof marks on the frizzen, some proof marks to the rear of the action (cock)
The barrel is clear and will blow through and looks like it may be 12 bore ish calibre, looks to be complete Cocks half and full with strong trigger pull ,
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks Graham
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Pictures would go a long way in helping to identify the musket.
Are the proof marks English?
Measure the bore at the muzzle. If it is a 12 bore it will measure about .729"
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Thanks for replying, I have sent some pictures to Stephen (loiner 1965 ) the barrel bore measures .700 I'm hoping Stephen might identify the proof marksOriginally Posted by enfield2band
Thanks again Graham
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It was proofed in Birmingham and a commercial barrel
Send a pic of the outside of lock please
Thats my humble opinion and I do struggle with some proof stamps as some are clearer than others
Just got a restoration piece EIC SEA SERVICE PISTOL to restore and the stamps are quite rusty on that lol
Last edited by loiner1965; 25-05-2016 at 07:32 PM.
email...... stephenbarrow@ntlworld.com
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Cheers Stephen
Pics incoming but there are no signs of makers name that I can see, it's a case of what it's worth really because it will be for sale at some point
Many thanks for your help Graham
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