A lighter 18th-century fusil reproduction with a tapered barrel and period LONDON engraving.
Supplied in a non-firing state.
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Technical details Specifications & construction
Barrel36 inches
Bore.62 calibre
Overall length52½ inches
This
smooth-bore flintlock muzzleloader has a 36-inch tapered barrel with a .62 calibre bore.
The overall length is 52 1/2 inches. The barrel has engraved on it
"LONDON" like most pieces manufactured by Kentland gunmakers in the 18th
century.
As the photographs attest, this
replica is quite well assembled with a case hardened frizzen (hammer)
producing good sparks.
The
seamless tempered barrels are made of polished gun steel (type
:BS970 no.080M40-
auto industry foundry)
and the breeches are tight.
We use a
industrial case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more reliable
and longer lasting.
Presently no other musket provider uses this
technique.
As with all our
other flintlocks, the vent is not drilled (read details below) so we can ship easily to your door
throughout North America and to Europe and the UK.
Aside from that they
are exactly like
the originals.
A fine addition to any collection.
The story behind the pattern
History
American Revolution - War
of 1812 - Fur Trade
)fficer
were gentlemen. That was their social status. Having a "fusil"
or smaller and lighter calibre musket was both more comfortable and was an
excellent muzzleloader for hunting or target shooting. A number of
London gun makers catered to this market including Thomas Ketland.
Ketland started making flintlocks in 1760 and his business grew. By
the 1790s Ketland expended in order to take advantage of the export market.
No only did British and American officers and civilian gentlemen demand his
guns but also the North America's Native chiefs. The following
is a portrait of a British officer at the time of the American Revolution
with a similar fusil.
Officer in the 21st North British Fusiliers around 1776. So a
Fusilier with a fusil.
Gentlemen hunter resting after a day of fowling, 1783.
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with
your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the
shipping costs. It has to be returned in two weeks of receipt and be in its
original state (unaltered and unmodified).
Non-Firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets and pistols in a non-firing state for demonstration purposes. This allows us to comply with various local, state, national and international firearms regulations, along with shipping company policy restrictions. This means the product comes right to your doorstep. A certified gunsmith may decide to alter a musket or pistol to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. No need to remove the breech plug. We are not legally responsible for any changes from its present state. Please read our Conditions of Use and Legal Disclaimer. The customer is expected to be aware of the laws of their locality that govern products of this nature.
