Original Massive U.S. Revolutionary War Era Dutch - Germanic Flintlock Wall Gun with Mounting Hook - circa 1750 - 1775 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles there was a small period

there was a small period of time where German troops had large supplies of new Model 1915 grenades

This is a very nice grouping brought home by a Ralph C

but the lock inlet would indicate that both certainly appear to be from the same gun

Fully brass mounted with wood barrel covering

We have not been able to locate this unit in records

Original Massive U.S. Revolutionary War Era Dutch - Germanic Flintlock Wall Gun with Mounting Hook - circa 1750 - 1775 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles there was a small periodOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is awe inspiring, being so massive and all original, including the ancient worm holes on the butt stock! As the main picture shows, it dwarfs the standard Dutch infantry musket of the day. Rampart Guns, often called Wall guns, were large caliber smooth bore muskets that were used in the 16th through 18th centuries by defending forces to break the advance of enemy troops. They were too heavy to be fired from the