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In 1755, the people of New York City were afraid that the French were going to attack at any time (French and Indian War) so they contracted for 1,000 muskets for use by the city inhabitants. These guns were branded and marked "NY" with the regiment number. Paul Ackerman of West Point Museum was instrumental in this project making sure all the patterns and engraving were perfect duplicates of the original. This weapon was originally a Long Land, which was shortened to the Short Land configuration at some point after it was made. This gun is reproduced exactly as it is in the Museum at West Point. The butt plate and trigger guard are quite different than a standard first model. The lock is simply marked. "Wilson". It has a late front thimble for an iron ramrod. These New York muskets were carried in General James Abercrombie’s assault on the French Fort Carillion at Ticonderoga, they also were carried by the New York Regiments that attacked Montreal. The lock plate measures 6 7/8" x 1 1/8". The throw of the cock is 1 15/16".
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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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