17th Century Matchlock Musquette 1600-1660
English Civil War -  Colonial America  -  France 

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Historical Background

Crafted in the Swedish style, this matchlock musket was typical of the matchlock musquettes used in both England and France during the first half of the 17th century.  Indeed the Dutch and several German states took into use similar designs for their musketeers.  It's wide use is documented in numerous drill manuals of the time along with numerous surviving examples (specimens in the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, the Tower of London, and the Royal Ontario Museum) .   During the English Civil War this was considered a Regimental pattern and barrel lengths appeared to have varied from 42" to 48" inches.    By 1660, this design had become obsolete in most armies.   However some were retrofitted by replacing the lock with a newer design such as a dog lock.   A beautiful example of this was found archaeologically off one of the sunken ships of Phipp's New England Army that attempted to capture Quebec in 1690.   In addition as matchlocks were sold off, it is likely they would have found homes with the 17th century Pirates on the high seas.

French Musketeers in the early 17th Century

 

Specifications 

This Matchlock reproduction has a 42 inch (107 cm) long, octagon-to-round, .75 calibre barrel that is made of tempered seamless carbon steel (type:BS970 no.080M40) with a threaded breech plug.   The overall length is 57" (145 cm)  and weighs 9 lbs (approximately 4 kg).  As with all our other black powder muzzleloaders, the vent is not drilled so we can ship easily to your door throughout North America and to Europe and the UK.  Aside from that they are exactly like the originals.  A fine addition to any collection.

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Non-Firing State

We sell historically accurate muskets as a non-firing state.   This allows us to comply with local, state, national and international firearms regulations.  A certified gunsmith may alter this musket to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it.  We are not legally responsible for any alteration from its present non-firing state.

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