Spanish Matchlock Musket 16th century

A smoothbore, matchlock musket in the Spanish style, caliber 20ga, from the second half of the 16th century. This is one of the first firearms to appear in the New World together with the arrival of Spanish colonizers. The musket is equipped with precise front and rear sights. It is sold with a match.
Overall length: 137,5 cm,

barrel length: 95 cm,

and weight: 4.55 kg.
Recommended load :
- Historical load: .600 bullet with powder and nailed with a bit of paper. 60-90 grs black powder.
- For precision shooting, a thin patch on a .600 bullet with a 20 ga Pedersoli wad.
A forquet is used as a gun rest.

We also offer a bandolier with apostles (a belt with powder containers).