1780-90s FLORAL ENGRAVING Flintlock OFFICER’S FUSIL Military Pattern Musket Large Bore w/SILVER THUMB PLATE & BAYONET LUG

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1780-90s FLORAL ENGRAVING Flintlock OFFICER’S FUSIL Military Pattern Musket

Large Bore w/SILVER THUMB PLATE & BAYONET LUG

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Flintlock Officer’s Fusil Military Pattern Musket, made circa the 1780s-90s possibly in England. This smaller lightweight musket is commonly referred to as a fusil, pronounced “fuzee” back then. Fusils such as these were commercially made by local gunmakers rather than by the national armory and would have been used by officers, fusiliers, volunteer regiments, and even militia units, being a privately purchased weapon. Quite scarce in that only some officers chose to arm themselves with long arms when leading troops into battle.

This fusil follows the Brown Bess in form with its barrel secured by pins rather than bands. The barrel is 44″ in length, slightly longer than the regular 2nd pattern Brown Bess of 42″. Thousands of these types of muskets were exported to the U.S. for militia service as well as for use as ships muskets, etc. As to officer’s muskets, there was no official pattern which means that, while many are of smaller caliber, this was not a hard and fast rule. What is consistent is quality and practically every example displays a high level of. There is no reason for a privately owned officer’s musket to have anything like a “rack number, while some have the owner’s name, personal crest (if he had one) and regiment on them. There are some that may be part of a set purchased by the officers of the regiment together.

The overall condition is very good. Original dark brown patina. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Original flintlock. Markings are legible. This example sports a solid stock with less than average handling evidence. The lock, furniture, and silver thumb plate have floral engravings. Brass blade front sight and bayonet lug on the bottom.

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Barrel is 44 inches.

Caliber: .65 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3500
#259659