Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Mid 18 th century Spanish military musket for ID.

rickystl · 11th October 2015, 03:59 PM

I hope the Moderator will allow the posting of a replica in this case, just to show a comparison.
Here is an exact replica of a Spanish 1757 infantry musket. The mounts were changed to brass in 1757. The 1752 and 1755 had the same mounts, but iron. The 1752 was supplied with a wood ramrod, while an iron ramrod was adopted in 1755. Otherwise, the guns looked the same.
Notice the Spanish musket looks very different. Including the screws on the butt plate resting above the plate instead of flush in typical Spanish fashion.
Rick.

11th October 2015, 03:59 PM	#13
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	I hope the Moderator will allow the posting of a replica in this case, just to show a comparison. Here is an exact replica of a Spanish 1757 infantry musket. The mounts were changed to brass in 1757. The 1752 and 1755 had the same mounts, but iron. The 1752 was supplied with a wood ramrod, while an iron ramrod was adopted in 1755. Otherwise, the guns looked the same. Notice the Spanish musket looks very different. Including the screws on the butt plate resting above the plate instead of flush in typical Spanish fashion. Rick. Attached Images