This rare Confederate Flintlock musket is literally one of a kind as it is the first reproduction Virginia Manufactory musket in Flint to hit the market anywhere. This fine musket was built by Steve Krolick at Novelty Ordnance and is historically accurate right down to the finest detail.
The original 2nd model Virginia Manufactory Muskets were built from 1809 to 1814. They were completely hand built and as such several variations have been noted between muskets. This musket was built as a Confederate-utilized smoothbore.
At the beginning of the war, the Richmond Armory had about 57,000 Virginia Muskets in storage. These muskets were issued to Confederate troops in both their original Flint configuration and in percussion conversions.
This musket was built in the original flintlock configuration. Like the originals, this musket, sports a 44" .69 caliber barrel. The bayonet lug is brazed on and also serves as a rather effective front sight. Also like the originals, the barrel of this musket bears the markings of the Regiment it was originally issued to. In this case its the"102nd Va. Regt. Powhatan". These regimental stamps were found on the original muskets and were left on the barrels when re-working them for the Confederacy.
The lock is stamped just like the originals-the tail is stamped "RICHMOND 1813" and the flat of the plate is marked "VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY". The lock has been tuned and the trigger pull is wonderfully crisp with no creep.
The furniture was custom-built for this musket and is stamped with a matching assembler's number on all major parts-just like original muskets. The two piece ramrod is threaded-not crimped together like Italian rods; insuring maximum strength and longevity. This musket also features screwed-on swivels; a later feature commonly found on many original Virginia Muskets.
The walnut stock was shaped by hand, just like the originals. Steve had the opportunity to examine several original Virginia muskets while building this one and was able to copy the original contours and profiles almost identically. The stock features several stamps and markings. The first is a letter "W" this is a copy of the original inspector's stamp. Also, found on the stock is the patriotic camp art "C.S." a feature found on many originals.
This musket is nearly new, and was used in ACWSA Competition for a few years where it won several 2nd and 3rd place ribbons. It is remarkably accurate and points very naturally. We recommend a load of 55 grains FFG powder with a .675 round ball.
Don't let this one get away! This is the most technically challenging custom-build that we've been able to offer. Virginia Muskets were heavily used Confederate pieces that have never been reproduced-until now.
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