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Prussian Musket (1723) The 1723 Musket, which is the first German made musket, were made at the Potzdamn Arsenal. The first 1723 muskets were basically the same as the 1713’s except for the locks which looked very similar to the 1740 model only more banana shaped. In the later 1723’s you will notice a gradual change to the 1740 type stock design. Most of the 1723’s were altered to the shorter 41" barrel length of the 1740’s. 1740 Prussian Potzdamn Musket (594) With the help of John Hakes and the Late Kit Ravenshear we have produced the 1740 Prussian Potzdamn Musket. By this time, the very unique stock design had become firmly established. The 1740 has moulding around the tang and lock panels with full molding on the forearm. In 1773, a heavier ramrod (weighing one pound) was adopted because the Prussians decided it would speed up loading if they didn’t have to turn the ramrod over to ram the ball. In 1789, they started putting 3 flared upper thimbles on to make it faster to return the ramrod into the stock. The barrel is 41" tapered round in .75 or .77 caliber. The lock plate measures 6 3/4" x 1 3/16". The throw of the cock is 1 3/4".
*Included in a Set of Lock Castings.
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We stock many items, but each item is custom cast or made by us to the exact specifications of the originals parts, we have copied. Due to the investment casting process which we use there are sometimes delays due to this process which in turn requires patience from our customers, the average delivery time on our parts is between 60 and 90 days, if the parts you order are not in stock. We assure you that the quality of our parts is well worth any wait, as many of the items we make have never been offered by anyone before. If you are serious about the authenticity of your weapon then the time will be a small price to pay. Many of the pictures shown on this web site are of original pieces. We do not sell any original pieces on this web site only reproduction's of the original parts we have copied. If the item description does not say assembled then you are buying the castings of that particular item. To see the difference between an assembled lock and a set of lock castings please click the button below.
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