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In 1700, a new king came to the throne (Philip V) who was of French descent. Styles started changing in all things including weapons. The model 1700 Infantry Musket was updated with the new French style lock in 1718, which was very similar to the 1717 French Infantry Musket lock but without internal and external bridles which were added in 1722. A new Infantry musket came out in 1752 which was compilation of the best features of the earlier muskets (Spanish and French). The new muskets were iron mounted, with a wooden rammer, until 1755 when steel ramrods were adopted. Then in 1757 the furniture was changed to brass. These muskets are very attractive with full moulding and curving around the lock panels, tang and very slender forearms. The barrel is 43" octagon to round in .69 caliber. We offer both steel and brass mountings. Please specify which you are ordering. The lock plate measures 6 1/2" x 1 3/16". The throw of the cock is 2".
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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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18420 E. Hefner Road ~
Jones, Oklahoma 73049 ~ (405) 396-2583 Tel
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