Description
Introduced initially in 1763, the new French Infantry Musket was lightened and had the lock resized in1766. This model was produced by the French main arsenal at Charleville in North Eastern France, therefore its name.
This is also the musket the French government sent to the army of the united states, to help it in his fight for independence. It was later produced in the United States, at the Springfield factory. It was replaced in 1777 by a new model, but it continued to be carried by some French soldiers all the way up into the time of Napoleon.
Length without bayonet 153cm, weight 4.50kg. 18mm caliber. The frizzen cover is case hardened, and the seamless tempered barrel is made of high carbon steel (type:BS970 no.080M40). The breech is threaded. Comes with a bayonet.
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Our copies are absolutely true to the originals : size, weight, marks... The firing mechanisms are totally functional (the flint is not provided with the gun, though). The barrel is made of carbon steel (type:BS970 no.080M40).
Being non functional replicas of black powder weapons, our muskets and guns are free to buy and possess in most countries. They either are classified as decorative items or allowed weapons, but you have to check the point in your own country, to be sure not to contravene any law, and that you are free to import and buy them.
The vent has not been drilled on our weapons. They are therefore not usable, even if the firing mechanism is perfectly functional. Drilling the hole may change the classification of the item, for it becomes theoritically usable, and you may have to check if the regulations of your country allow it. Our weapons are not proofed for blackpowder firing. If you choose to drill the hole, after having checked that the local law allows you to do this, you must have the weapon proofed before firing any bullet or munition. We cannot give any guarantee against the damages your musket may suffer during the proofing test.
Please remember this warning : never use a blackpowder gun which has not been proofed for firing a bullet (or anything else, by the way). Never use blackpowder without proper advising.
