More pictures.

[Beltplate53]

Here are some more pictures of the musket. The first thing I noticed was how tightly the ramrod is set to the musket.The second is the trigger pull which seems very light.I know from my other firearms that the pull gets better as the weapon is broken in.If this is the case here, it will have a fantastic pull.The stock is a nice linseed oil walnut finish. My brother shoots and hunts with a custom Hawkin and the one thing he commented on was the nice wood.

 

[Beltplate53]

Closeups.

 

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and...

 

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[Beltplate53]

With the 1855 bayonet installed.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

It looks even better with the close ups ! Fine weapon.

 

[Beltplate53]

And other goodies.

 

[Beltplate53]

When the rest of the cleaning gear gets here we are taking her to the range for a try out. I will post how she does then.

 

[jay gale]

Man on man....that is beautiful. You mentioned that the bayonet is an authentic one? how is the fit?

 

[Beltplate53]

I was really surprised at the fit.It went on like it was made for it.The bayonet and scabbard are authentic.

 

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[Tin cup]

I like the notches in the rear sight blades! The wood to metal fit looks good, and the VP Eagle-Head stamps look good. Can you tell if the ramrod is one piece, or two sections soldered together?

Kevin Dally

 

[reading48]

Sweet...

 

[Beltplate53]

The ramrod looks to be one piece.

 

[Southron]

You certainly have a nice rifle-musket. Congratulations.

You will note that after you have fired a thousand or so rounds that your barrel bands will loosen up. This is normal and believe it or not, that will enhance the accuracy of your musket!

 

[donna]

Thanks for sharing closeup pictures. You have a fine weapon.

 

[glenhunter]

That's a real beauty. I expect to have one in my possession very soon. Congrats.