I stumbled into an antique arms shop in France a couple years ago and they had some well preserved examples of French flintlock and percussion muskets, Napoleonic era stuff I assume.
Knowing nothing at all about these firearms, where would be a good place to start getting educated, particularly on values in case I am tempted to buy one next time I go there to Strasbourg.
Armourers names to look for etc?
If I remember right, they were generally in the $1000 Euro range ($1500 Canadian
Antique French arms?
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I think Duncain can help you with this ... he lives in France
Patrick
Patrick
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Verdun 1916: "Ils ne Passeront pas" "On les aura!"
Fusil d'Infanterie Modèle 1886 Modifié 1893 dit "Lebel"
Vive le Pinard !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axfM1sFqIK0
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Will see what I can do guys but it might take some time!
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What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.