Muzzleloader Collection

Dimick Sharpshooter's Percussion Rifle
3028781 Dimick Sharpshooter's Percussion Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dimick Sharpshooter's Percussion Rifle type used by the 66th Illinois Birge's Sharpshooters)

British 1762 dated Sea Service pistol
3031368 British 1762 dated Sea Service pistol ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

War of 1812, British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle
3036124 War of 1812, British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle used by the 95th Regiment of Rifles who fought at the battle of)

United States, US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol
3036456 United States, US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

American Revolutionary War Pistol, Rappahannock Forge
3031527 American Revolutionary War Pistol, Rappahannock Forge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolutionary War Flintlock Dragoon Pistol Made At The Rappahannock Forge In Stafford)

Model 1842 US percussion pistol made by H. Aston
3031389 Model 1842 US percussion pistol made by H. Aston; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1842 US percussion pistol made by H. Aston); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London
3032043 Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London; Private Collection; (add.info.: Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London before the war for sale to various Colonies such as)

British India pattern musket marked to the 7th Regiment of Foot-Royal Fusiliers
3036310 British India pattern musket marked to the 7th Regiment of Foot-Royal Fusiliers; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812)

British Long Land musket marked to the 47th Regiment
3032046, British Long Land musket marked to the 47th Regiment.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutionary War Musket, British Long Land musket marked to the 47th Regiment of Foot)

United States M1816 Flintlock Pistol Made By Simeon North
3031928 United States M1816 Flintlock Pistol Made By Simeon North; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info)

French Marine Musket
3031645 French Marine Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circa 1766 French Marine/Naval Musket.69 Caliber Brass furniture indicates sea service)

American Revolution, Royal Artillery pistol
3031641 American Revolution, Royal Artillery pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: A small flintlock pistol used by an officer of the Royal Artillery); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

American holster pistol made by John Hills of Goshen, Connecticut
3031276 American holster pistol made by John Hills of Goshen, Connecticut.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American flintlock holster pistol made by John Hills of Goshen)

Mexican- American War, Lock plate detail of a Mexican Infantry Musket
3031267 Mexican- American War, Lock plate detail of a Mexican Infantry Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican- American War)

American holster pistol by an unknown maker
3031503 American holster pistol by an unknown maker; Private Collection; (add.info.: American holster pistol by an unknown maker.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Highly ornate British officer's pistol made by Wilson of London
3031277 Highly ornate British officer's pistol made by Wilson of London ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Hessian Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769
3031317 Hessian Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Hesse-Cassel flintlock Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769); © Don Troiani

United States, Brass barrel flintlock holster pistol by Ketland
3036524 United States, Brass barrel flintlock holster pistol by Ketland; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brass barrel flintlock holster pistol by Ketland); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Imported British Enfield Short Carbine made by Barnett
3028568 Imported British Enfield Short Carbine made by Barnett; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Imported British Enfield muzzle loading short carbine made by Barnett)

Model 1803 Harper's Ferry rifle dated 1806 First pattern of this rifle
3036525 Model 1803 Harper's Ferry rifle dated 1806 First pattern of this rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812)

War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, French Naval Blunderbuss Circa 1790-1810
3036481 War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, French Naval Blunderbuss Circa 1790-1810; Private Collection; (add.info.: French flintlock Naval Blunderbuss Circa 1790-1810); © Don Troiani

French Marine Musket
3032045 French Marine Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circa 1766 French Marine/Naval Musket.69 Caliber Brass furniture indicates sea service)

Lock of a model 1717 French rampart musket
3032042 Lock of a model 1717 French rampart musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock of a model 1717 French rampart musket); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Scottish Highlander's all metal pistol
3031295 Scottish Highlander's all metal pistol ; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Scottish Highlander's all metal pistol for enlisted men as used by the 42nd (Black Watch)

Cherry wood stocked American copy of British Light Dragoon pistol
3031294 Cherry wood stocked American copy of British Light Dragoon pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherry wood stocked American copy of British Light Dragoon pistol with Ketland & Company)

French 1763 flintlock dragoon pistol
3031897 French 1763 flintlock dragoon pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, French 1763 flintlock dragoon pistol)

Brass barreled holster pistol made by William Antes of Philadelphia
3031279 Brass barreled holster pistol made by William Antes of Philadelphia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brass barreled holster pistol made by William Antes of Philadelphia); © Don Troiani

Lock detail of Prussian Model 1732 musket
3031278 Lock detail of Prussian Model 1732 musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock detail of Prussian Model 1732 musket); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Detail of 47th Regiment markings on British Long Land musket
3031343 Detail of 47th Regiment markings on British Long Land musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of 47th Regimental markings on a British Long Land musket)

Confederate Bilharz Hall muzzle loading cavalry carbine
3028614 Confederate Bilharz Hall muzzle loading cavalry carbine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Confederate Bilharz Hall muzzle loading cavalry carbine.); © Don Troiani

U.S. Model1822 flintlock musket with bolster conversion to percussion
3028755 U.S. Model1822 flintlock musket with bolster conversion to percussion; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, U.S)

British pistol with turned brass cannon mouth barrel
3031799 British pistol with turned brass cannon mouth barrel; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British pistol with turned brass cannon mouth barrel); © Don Troiani

American officer's fusil made by Elijah Buel for a Connecticut Militia officer
3031443 American officer's fusil made by Elijah Buel for a Connecticut Militia officer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Butt of American Musket branded United States twice
3031442 Butt of American Musket branded United States twice; Private Collection; (add.info.: Butt of American Musket branded United States twice); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

m1836 US flintlock pistol
3031398 m1836 US flintlock pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, m1836 US flintlock pistol); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun
3036270 War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun); © Don Troiani

M1843 United States Navy Box lock Percussion Pistol
3031159 M1843 United States Navy Box lock Percussion Pistol ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Arsenal Cone conversion of US Model 1822 Musket
3028246 Arsenal Cone conversion of US Model 1822 Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Arsenal Cone conversion of US Model 1822 Musket); © Don Troiani

French Model 1728 Infantry Musket
3032041 French Model 1728 Infantry Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Model 1728 Infantry Musket used in the American Revolution as captured arms from the French and Indian War)

Regimental markings of the 2nd New Hampshire Battalion on a French musket
3031305 Regimental markings of the 2nd New Hampshire Battalion on a French musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: Regimental markings of the 2nd New Hampshire Battalion on an imported French musket)

Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London
3031464 Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London; Private Collection; (add.info.: Commercial military musket made by Wilson of London before the war for sale to various Colonies such as)

American Revolution, British Light Dragoon pistol (Elliot Pattern) marked to the 16th Regiment (Queens)
3031462 American Revolution, British Light Dragoon pistol (Elliot Pattern) marked to the 16th Regiment (Queens). Fought at the battle of Monmouth. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani

Committee of Safety flintlock musket made by Jesse Curtis, Connecticut
3031342 Committee of Safety flintlock musket made by Jesse Curtis, Connecticut; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Committee of Safety flintlock musket made by Jesse Curtis of Waterbury)

Lock detail of Pennsylvania rifle inscribed Liberty or Death
3031259 Lock detail of Pennsylvania rifle inscribed Liberty or Death; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lock detail of Pennsylvania rifle inscribed Liberty or Death); © Don Troiani

British India pattern musket marked to the 7th Regiment of Foot-Royal Fusiliers
3036459 British India pattern musket marked to the 7th Regiment of Foot-Royal Fusiliers; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812)

English Imported Jacob Double Rifle
3028618 English Imported Jacob Double Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: English Imported Jacob Double Rifle); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Dimick Sharpshooter's Rifle
3028203 Dimick Sharpshooter's Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Dimick Sharpshooter's Rifle, type used by various Union Sharpshooter units)

British Short Land flintlock musket
3031308 British Short Land flintlock musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Short Land flintlock musket marked to the 20th Regiment of Foot the fought at Saratoga)

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"Muzzleloader: Unleashing the Thunderous Power of Mortars" From the American officers fusil made by Elijah Buel for a Connecticut Militia officer to the British L16A2 81mm mortar tube, mortars have long been an integral part of military operations. These powerful weapons, with their distinctive muzzleloaders, have shaped countless battles throughout history. The deafening roar and blinding flash that accompany each firing are not easily forgotten. As mortarmen cover their ears and avert their eyes after launching their 60mm mortar weapons or adjusting sights on an 81mm mortar during a fire mission, one can only imagine the immense force unleashed upon the enemy. In modern warfare, U. S. Army Soldiers utilize the formidable 120mm M120 Battalion Mortar while Marines in Afghanistan rely on their expertise to accurately fire mortar rounds amidst combat operations. The precision required is evident as soldiers skillfully drop high explosive rounds into mortar tubes or employ direct-lay methods from Stryker vehicles. Mortar tubes stand tall like sentinels on battlefields worldwide - silent yet ready to rain down destruction upon adversaries. Their presence alone serves as a reminder of the power they possess and the impact they can make in any engagement. Whether it be American officers relying on Elijah Buel's creation or Marines adjusting sights for an imminent strike, these muzzleloaders symbolize more than just weaponry; they represent strategy, teamwork, and unwavering determination to protect those who serve. So next time you witness soldiers firing an L16A2 81mm mortar system or catch sight of a Marine preparing for action with a mortar round in hand - remember that behind every thunderous blast lies years of training and sacrifice dedicated to defending our nation's freedom.