Hi all, first post and in need of some help. Anyone able to identify this musket please? Appears to be French, .75 caliber with barrel length 44 3/4. Marks / proofs include B over 1814 on barrel, crown over what I think is a cursive D on several parts, most parts bear number 9 and also number 30, KR mark on inside of lock and on barrel. VIII carved inside stock in lock recess area and also filed on side of mainspring. Letters AC on side plate and on inside of lock. Number 5 on barrel and something that looks like an L or perhaps a U. I can see a number 9 on the hammer screw and also a number 8 and the L or U stamp.
The musket looks like a Charleville design based on the stock shape including cheek cutout, barrel bands etc. I have not been able to find pictures of conversions that look the same. Will post pics shortly.
Will welcome any comments.
The musket looks like a Charleville design based on the stock shape including cheek cutout, barrel bands etc. I have not been able to find pictures of conversions that look the same. Will post pics shortly.
Will welcome any comments.