During this time the latest tactic in using the matchlock was to line up and send off a volley of musket balls at the enemy. This volley would be much more effective than single soldiers …

By the 1700’s, the British and French removed all the matchlocks from their forces. The shape of these early stocks may look odd, however they hold extremely well. In American writings of the …

This rifle uses a matchlock mechanism, an innovation in the history of warfare. The matchlock musket was crucial in the Thirty Years' War.

Now, thanks to the tireless efforts of Steve Krolick, we are pleased to offer this completely hand-made and historically accurate Dutch Match Lock Musket. This match lock is brand new, Steve …

Over 40 fully functional replicas of historic matchlock, flintlock and caplock pistols & muskets. Click on the buttons at left to navigate to subcategories or Click the button below to order with …

Matchlock musket, 20 gauge by Investarms. Fullstock Beech Wood Satin finish, 54 1/4" length 1 1/2" drop. Barrel 20ga. Smoothbore Polish steel 37 3/4" Tapered octagon. Font sight steel …

Early matchlock guns had a number of names including harquebus, hacquebut, hagbutt, hachbuss, caliver, and musket. Slow and somewhat clumsy, the matchlock was difficult to use …

Well, technically it’s not – it’s essentially a tube with a small hole at one end and a big hole at the other. But this simple piece of steel and wood changed the face of warfare forever. The …

The samurai era ended in 1868 with the Meiji period; Japan turned to a national conscription army with modern weapons and uniforms. Some gunsmiths did replace their matchlock-type …

Fishtail Matchlock Musket. The Fishtail Matchlock Musket with its large fishtail butt stock would have been used in Europe, England and the Colonies during the early 1600's. Matchlocks like …