French musket

corrado26 · 25th May 2016, 07:40 AM

I think that the lock was made in the German town of SUHL, at least the marking on the inside is of SUHL origine. The tumbler is covered by a bridle what shows that this lock is far later as you assume, certainly not made about 1680! It would be really very helpful to know the markings of the barrel's underside
corrado26

Fernando K · 25th May 2016, 12:38 PM

Hello

Marcel Baldet in "Les Armes a Feu", brings a panoply, the Musee de la Armee, as a light rifle official and gentle-hommes cadets.

Fernando K

rickystl · 28th May 2016, 04:59 PM

Hmmm....what a mystery. The butt stock design reminds me of someting that escapes me at the moment. Are the mounts all iron or brass or a combination?
Rick.

JamesKelly · 20th June 2016, 01:24 AM

Ahh, Mr Corrado26 so my "French" musket was likely made in Suhl? Might you share the reference you use for identifying this mark?

Regardless, thank you sir, and thank all of you for your comments.

One of the many things I learn on this site is how little I know. Can't say as I enjoy having this pointed out, but . . .

Markings under the barrel would be interesting. However on close examination various splinters, including about some of the pins, have been filled in. I prefer not to risk further splintering by driving out those pins.

Also I think the side plate may have been replaced with some thin 20th century sheet steel.

All of the mountings are iron, no brass at all. The butt stock shape is one with which I am unfamiliar.

I will investigate the Marcel Baudet work.

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25th May 2016, 07:40 AM	#1
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,262	I think that the lock was made in the German town of SUHL, at least the marking on the inside is of SUHL origine. The tumbler is covered by a bridle what shows that this lock is far later as you assume, certainly not made about 1680! It would be really very helpful to know the markings of the barrel's underside corrado26

25th May 2016, 12:38 PM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 672	Hello Marcel Baldet in "Les Armes a Feu", brings a panoply, the Musee de la Armee, as a light rifle official and gentle-hommes cadets. Fernando K

28th May 2016, 04:59 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hmmm....what a mystery. The butt stock design reminds me of someting that escapes me at the moment. Are the mounts all iron or brass or a combination? Rick.

20th June 2016, 01:24 AM	#4
JamesKelly Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan, U.S.A. Posts: 108	Ahh, Mr Corrado26 so my "French" musket was likely made in Suhl? Might you share the reference you use for identifying this mark? Regardless, thank you sir, and thank all of you for your comments. One of the many things I learn on this site is how little I know. Can't say as I enjoy having this pointed out, but . . . Markings under the barrel would be interesting. However on close examination various splinters, including about some of the pins, have been filled in. I prefer not to risk further splintering by driving out those pins. Also I think the side plate may have been replaced with some thin 20th century sheet steel. All of the mountings are iron, no brass at all. The butt stock shape is one with which I am unfamiliar. I will investigate the Marcel Baudet work.