Something different from my shop

[bama]

I normally build American rifles, with a few Fowler’s and an occasional Jeager thrown into the mix. This is a Rifle Shope parts set for a 1740 Potsdam Musket. I don’t know much about muskets and spent a lot of time looking for references and photos that I could use. Anyway, this is how it turned out. Those that do know muskets, don’t beat me up too bad. I only know of one real mistake I made, there may be more than I don’t know about. 

Here’s the pictures

[JeffG]

Excellent work! Very nice!

[wattlebuster]

Im not into the military bayonet stuff an dont know squat about them but I recognize first rate work. You nailed the work part. I like it

[Bob Gerard]

I’d be proud to carry that musket. It looks fantastic!

[smart dog]

Hi Jim,
That is very nicely done.  It has the sturdy heavy look of German muskets at the time.  I don't believe the barrel, lock, bayonet or ramrod should be browned.  They should all  be polished bright.

dave

[bama]

Smartdog, I believe you are correct about the metal color, originally they should be bright. The customer wanted a darker color to the metal so I chose to rust blue the metal parts. I have been picking up some work from the local SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), many want their muskets darkened, not so shiney bright. This particular project is one of those cases.

[wormey]

I have an original of that model gun and yours looks just like mine, just a little nicer!!  Congrats on your craftsmanship. Wormey

[Daryl]

Good looking musket. A real "point & shoot".

[smart dog]

Hi Jim,
Yep, you have to satisfy the client.  You did a great job.  TRS part sets can be challenging The Potzdam musket at least has some drop at heel.  However, it was not the dominant pattern of German musket used by German mercenaries during the war.  Here is a common example captured at Bennington.


It has no drop at heel and was never meant to be aimed, just presented and fired.  If TRS copied this gun probably none would sell even to the reenactment units that should carry it. 

dave

[StevenV]

Wow Jim , that is Cool!! You did some work there and it came out amazing. Nice job  Steve