[Robert Johnson]

Hello,

I am with a local group called Clann Tartan. We currently have 2 matchlock muskets That where made by the same manufacturer. I believe that they are from out east <we are in minnesota>. One of the weapons is in need of work and we are thinking of getting more. I am looking for information on who may have maked these muskets. The barrels have a large K on the top of them.

Thanks

[Allan Senefelder]

I'm sure Gordon will chim in here as well, but the K is the lock maker and is the guy who builds dixie Gun Works matchlokcks. I'm not sure if they still carry them but I got mine (Gordon is now the proud owner) back in the mid 90's and they still had them in the last catalog I saw that was about 5 -6 years old. Check DGW and see if they still have them.

[Gordon Frye]

Robert;

G Gedney Godwin, "The Sutler of Mt. Misery" markets these muskets currently. Here's the firearm in question on their website. It's a fine matchlock, though perhaps somewhat expensive.

http://www.gggodwin.com/mlock.htm

You might also try John Buck:

http://www.handgonne.com/johnbuck/

He makes quite serviceable matchlocks for a very reasonable price.

There is a fair amount of discussion on such items at the Muzzleloadingforum, under "Pre-Flintlock Firearms", along with a list of modern makers of such items.

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/

Good luck with your search!

Allons!

Gordon

[Mark Eskra]

The Rifle Shoppe has in the rough parts, probably any you need. Their parts, while orders take forever, can be made to fit original stuff too.