Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Dutch 58.MM Flintlock Infantry Musket with Figured Stock - circa 1710 - 1720
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Original Item: One-of-a-kind. During the early years of the British Colonies in America, there was little manufacturing capability available domestically, so items such as firearms, swords, and so forth were imported. Much came from England, but other European countries were also happy to supply the new and expanding market. During the French and Indian War, and even in the later American Revolutionary War, many of weapons used were of European manufacture.
This excellent example is of the Dutch origin, with an early pattern rounded "banana" lock plate as used before 1720. It has been fully cleaned and restored to put it in its best light, and shows a fantastic figured wood stock, which is simply breathtaking. An example almost identical to this is described in the book Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by George C. Neumann on page 108, item 58.MM DUTCH INFANTRY MUSKET Circa 1710-1720. Such weapons were definitely in the inventory of American Colonists during the French and Indian war as well as the American Revolutionary War.
The musket has a 44 1/4" two stage round to octagon barrel with an approximately .70" bore, and measures 59 1/2 inches in overall length. It is all iron fitted, as is correct, which have a lovely aged patina. The gun features the early rounded "banana" shaped lock plate with a "teat" on the end, and has a rounded bottom flash pan with a guard on the rear, but no frizzen support bridle. There is also a single centrally located screw behind the cock, indicating an early sear design. We checked the lock action, and it is strong, however it will fire at both full and half cock. We do not see any markings on the lock, correct for the pattern, however there are some overlapping markings on the breech end of the barrel, which include 178., D116, and 13 in a Circle.
The metalwork on the musket displays a lovely lightly oxidized patina, with some more advanced past peppering near the touch hole from powder burn. It looks to have been very well cared for over the past few centuries. The stock is fantastic, with "Tiger Flame" figuring for almost the entire length of the musket. We cannot make out any repairs or structural issues, and it has a lovely polished glow from centuries of careful cleaning. The raised carved areas around the lock, side plate, and barrel tang are still very well retained. We did notice a HZ (or ZH) cartouche on the bottom toe of the butt stock, and there is also "HM" and some other markings pressed into the bottom of the butt stock.
A fantastic example of an exceedingly hard to find early flintlock musket, as used in the Revolutionary war. Very attractive and ready to display in any early American Collection!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: circa 1710-1720
Caliber: 0.70"
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 44 1/4 inches
Overall Length: 59 1/2 inches
Action: Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
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