Loyalist Arms New model Sea
Service Musket for 2005
These early
muskets were issued to the
British Navy, as well as some
marine units in 1715-40's,
but were carried on board
His Majestys' ships for many
years afterward. They were
a sturdy, plain, no frills
musket. They were basically,
a modification of the earlier
Queen Anne doglock musket.
Although minor modifications
continued throughout the 18th
Century, all British sea service
muskets had these similar
characteristics.
A detailed
description of these muskets
can be found, starting on page
182 of Gilkerson's "Boarders
Away II". As you
can see, there is no accommodation
for neither bayonet nor sling.
Bayonets and slings were not
mandated by the Navy until the
1750's.
This picture,
shows the correct butt plate
design, typical of the sea service
muskets from the Queen Anne
period right into the early
1800's. Hardware shown is iron,
however, optional brass is available.
Many early models had butt plates
nailed on, but for disassembly
ease, ours are secured with
screws. Most of these muskets
were painted black with an asphalt
coating. We can paint them if
required. Please specify at
time of purchase, whether you
require the stock painted or
not. This model is our prototype.
Production models will have
a square topped frizzen.
The barrel
length is 38", tapered
round, in a .76 cal., with a
wood rammer. It lacks the side
plate and entry thimble that
was common to the Brown Bess
muskets. These were generally,
tougher but simpler designed
muskets, meant for the abuse
they were frequently subjected
to during ship board use. Barrel
lengths ranged from 36 to 40",
but 46 inch barrels were not
uncommon. Often, rejected Brown
Bess barrels that would split
near the muzzle, were used for
these muskets. This model was
referred to as the short pattern.
A closeup of
the trigger guard & lock
assembly. Note the 3 lock screws
securing the lock in place.
By the mid 1700's, only two
side lock screws were used.
This lock plate is stamped "T
Green"**, an early 18thC
contract musket builder. These
muskets would be appropriate
from the 1715, throughout the
F&I, (7 years war period),
Rev. war, and into the war of
1812.
**No
name will be stamped on the
lock plates unless specified
by the customer.
We are
only recieving small numbers
of these muskets, so order yours
while they are available.