Western Europe, Spain, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 18th century CE. An attractive, muzzle-loading musket comprised of a hefty, single-piece wooden stock, a lengthy steel barrel, a slender steel ramrod, and a steel flintlock. Lovely brass embellishments adorn the stock and barrel, featuring openwork vegetal designs, as well as a tondo with the right-facing torso of a woman above the trigger. The flintlock (or miquelet) mechanism has an adjustable flint housing behind an articulated striking plate, and the curved trigger is housed within a rectangular guard. Due to its large size and heavy weight, a weapon like this was likely used for hunting. Size: 59.6" L (151.4 cm); barrel: 45" L (114.3 cm); bore: 0.8" W (2 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#168757

Does not function. Ramrod and brass fittings on ramrod not original to musket. Repair to forestock with break line visible. Some chipping to stock, as well as nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Slight bending to brass inlays. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina. Modern fabric carrying case included.