Original 16th Century Western European Flemish Style Arquebus Matchlock Musket with Cypher on Butt Stock - Circa 1550 French Militaria so it definitely has been

so it definitely has been reconditioned

There is also a Swedish crown proof on the blade's reverse ricasso

This is the marking used by F

The belt appears to have a GI’s Laundry Number stenciled onto the body of the belt as well

The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 15066

Original 16th Century Western European Flemish Style Arquebus Matchlock Musket with Cypher on Butt Stock - Circa 1550 French Militaria so it definitely has beenOriginal Item: One of a kind. Here we have a fantastic example of the direct ancestor of flintlock muskets, an arquebus matchlock musket purchased out of an old collection where it has been since 1965. These utilized a burning wick held in the arm of the lock, called the cock, which would then touch the flash pan when the large lever on the bottom of the weapon was pulled. This would then ignite the charge in the barrel and send whatever it was loaded