Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible single-shot flintlock rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Miroku / Dixie Gun Works Charleville Musket!
The Miroku reproductions are widely regarded as the finest commercial replicas, capturing the craftsmanship and authenticity of the original design with exceptional detail and accuracy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Miroku / Dixie Gun Works
Model: Charleville Musket
Serial: 3418
Caliber: .69
Finish: Steel
Barrel Length: 44"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Single-Shot / Muzzleloader / Flintlock
Markings: Standard / The lock plate is stamped “Charleville”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Charleville musket was a pivotal firearm in both the French military and American Revolutionary history, serving as the standard infantry weapon of the French Army from the late 17th century through much of the 18th century. Named after the Charleville Arsenal in France, where it was produced, the musket was a smoothbore, muzzle-loading flintlock firearm, typically chambered in .69 caliber. The Charleville musket went through several variations, with the most notable being the Model 1777, which became particularly renowned for its use during the American Revolution. It was initially designed as a simple, reliable, and mass-producible firearm to equip the French infantry, who needed a standardized weapon for long-term military engagements. The musket featured a smoothbore barrel, which, while less accurate than rifled barrels, allowed for faster loading and greater ease of mass production.
Model: Charleville Musket
Serial: 3418
Caliber: .69
Finish: Steel
Barrel Length: 44"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Single-Shot / Muzzleloader / Flintlock
Markings: Standard / The lock plate is stamped “Charleville”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Charleville musket was a pivotal firearm in both the French military and American Revolutionary history, serving as the standard infantry weapon of the French Army from the late 17th century through much of the 18th century. Named after the Charleville Arsenal in France, where it was produced, the musket was a smoothbore, muzzle-loading flintlock firearm, typically chambered in .69 caliber. The Charleville musket went through several variations, with the most notable being the Model 1777, which became particularly renowned for its use during the American Revolution. It was initially designed as a simple, reliable, and mass-producible firearm to equip the French infantry, who needed a standardized weapon for long-term military engagements. The musket featured a smoothbore barrel, which, while less accurate than rifled barrels, allowed for faster loading and greater ease of mass production.
One of its defining characteristics was its flintlock ignition system, which replaced the older matchlock or wheel-lock mechanisms, offering a more reliable and quicker ignition. The Model 1777 Charleville was roughly 59 inches long and weighed about 10 pounds, making it somewhat heavy but durable in the field. It had a shortened stock, making it more maneuverable in close combat compared to other muskets of the period, while its bayonet lug allowed for the attachment of a sword bayonet, an essential feature for infantrymen during the period. Its effective range was around 100 yards, though its practical accuracy beyond 50 yards was limited due to the smoothbore design. Though primarily issued to French troops, the musket became famous in the American Revolution due to French assistance to the American colonies.
Thousands of Charleville muskets were supplied to American forces by France, with General George Washington’s Continental Army receiving a significant number, often referred to as the "French musket." These muskets were praised by American soldiers for their reliability, especially in comparison to the often inferior weapons they had been using previously. The Charleville musket was not without its flaws; however, its smoothbore design and limited range made it less effective at long-range combat, and the flintlock mechanism could be prone to misfires in wet conditions. Despite these drawbacks, the musket’s robust construction and reliable performance in close-quarter combat made it a mainstay of the French Army and one of the most influential firearms in early modern warfare. After the American Revolution, the Charleville continued to be used by both American and French forces in the early years of the 19th century, serving as a model for future infantry firearms. The Charleville musket thus holds a unique place in military history, both as a symbol of French military might and as a key instrument in America’s struggle for independence. The Miroku reproductions are widely regarded as the finest commercial replicas, capturing the craftsmanship and authenticity of the original design with exceptional detail and accuracy.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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