flytyer232
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I was at a local auction and saw this interesting musket for sale. Ended up winning it for $300 (i am guessing I paid too much).
Anyways, i have no idea what the musket is, it looks like it was maybe a conversion piece from flint lock, as it has this weird percussion cap lock/safety. From what I know about muskets - it looks French?
Also, the barrel is clearly a type of Damascus steel barrel, running around .700 in diameter. I did check the bore with a bore scope and it appears to be in good condition - is not loaded.
The only markings on the gun are a "77" on the base of the barrel and a "5" on almost all of the brass parts - at least i think it is a "5", could be a makers mark?
Please let me know if you have any ideas what this gun is - and if i paid too much for it.....
I bought it because it was interesting - and I may be interested in shooting it....
Anyways, i have no idea what the musket is, it looks like it was maybe a conversion piece from flint lock, as it has this weird percussion cap lock/safety. From what I know about muskets - it looks French?
Also, the barrel is clearly a type of Damascus steel barrel, running around .700 in diameter. I did check the bore with a bore scope and it appears to be in good condition - is not loaded.
The only markings on the gun are a "77" on the base of the barrel and a "5" on almost all of the brass parts - at least i think it is a "5", could be a makers mark?
Please let me know if you have any ideas what this gun is - and if i paid too much for it.....
I bought it because it was interesting - and I may be interested in shooting it....
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