Potzdam Light Infantry Musket

Article:

Market types:

Civil

Black powder/muzzleloader type:

Yes

About Product

We are pleased to offer our very own version of the famous Nothardt-Gewehr 1782-1805 Potzdam Light Infantry Musket; or commonly referred to as the M1801 or M1805 model.

In 1782, The Prussian Government issued a new musket referred to as the M1782, which was produced in
Potzdam Germany. This model was very popular and remained unchanged until the Napoleonic period.
The new, smaller bore version that was later developed, is referred to as the M1801 or M1805.
The 1805 had only minor differences in design from it's predecessor, including rear sling swivel, trigger,
trigger guard and bore size, (from .75 cal to approximately .62).
Many of these muskets saw service throughout the Napoleonic era, including the battle of Waterloo.
Sadly, this model was the last in a line of uniquely designed Germanic or Potzdam flint muskets, prior to the
general adoption of the French M1777, which resulted in the Prussian 1809 version.

Typical features of a Potzdam Musket: heavy steel rammer, brass furniture, heavy trumpet shaped ram rod thimbles, royal cypher on side plate, and sheet brass nose band.

Above: View of cheek piece and side plate

Above: View showing rear sight cast into breech plug and simplified butt plate & tang.

These muskets were unusual, as they had both front & rear sights for a smoothbore barrel.
Above: Lock, showing typical Potzdam styling & markings and original design flashguard attachment

SPECS:
Barrel Length: 41 1/2 inch
Caliber: Approx .620, (use .580 - .600 ball)
Overall Length: Approximately 57 inches.
Weight: Approximately 9.75 lbs. (Due to heavy rammer and thimbles).
Assembled exclusively for Loyalist Arms by our factory overseas. All finish work is done here in Canada.
Shipped with loading and proofing data and an excellent warranty.

Report this product to AmmoTerra