This is a museum
quality early English matchlock made by Jurgen Kreckel
who also made most of the matchlocks used by Jamestown
Settlement here in Virginia. Jurgen is well known for
producing very fine early guns.
This gun is
stocked on a nice piece of walnut with handmade steel
mounts. The barrel is a custom made oct-round with a
cannon ring mouth. It is 44" long and 12 gauge (.72
caliber). The bore is excellent. The lock was handmade
by Jurgen. The ramrod is held in by the section of wood
near the muzzle that is drilled out and reinforced with
a steel band. The shooting rest has forged and turned
steel parts on an ash shaft. The bandoleer is a period
correct copy with 12 hand-turned powder vials and a ball
pouch suspended from the bottom. This style was referred
to as "the 12 Apostles". This gun is very well made,
simple yet elegant in form. Comes with extra match cord.
The gun looks
like new and I don't believe it has been fired.
The gun holds and
points very well.
Weight 7 lbs. 10
ozs. Pull is 13½"
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