The Brixia™ Florentine Flintlock Rifle is an exact replica of a Brescian arquebus with an Italian snaphance mechanism (flintlock “alla Fiorentina” ). This beautifully crafted lock plate retains the shape of earlier wheel-lock plates, bearing witness to the gradual transition from older ignition systems to the flintlock ignition, which took place in the latter half of the 17th century. The beautiful hardwood stock features a six faceted cross-section, which is characteristic of 17th-century production in the Brescia Italy region. Muskets like this were widespread both for personal use and on the battlefield, as suggested by the existence of several examples with a distinctly military design and by the iconography of the period. The "alla Fiorentina" mechanism, which is an Italian modification of the snaphance, was developed between Brescia and Florence Italy in the early 17th century. The Florentine gained great popularity in Italy and across Europe from the mid-to-late 17th century. By the 18th century, its popularity gradually decreased and became confined to central Italian regions, where it continued to be used until the early 19th century. Brixia Firearms specializes in the precise reproduction of antique firearms holding each model to the highest historical accuracy standards. Every firearm is the result of detailed research and collaboration with leading firearms experts and museum curators across Europe. The Brixia process marries modern technologies with centuries-old traditions of the Valle Trompia (A valley in Northern Italy, known as the "Iron-Road" of the roman time period), ensuring every product meets rigorous safety and performance standards. Every one of Brixia's barrels is forged from hardened and tempered steel bars which undergo strict hardness and tensile strength testing. Each barrel is expertly drilled and milled into the distinctive conical shape, that pays homage to the historic pieces of the time period. The wooden stock is individually selected, naturally seasoned European hardwood that is hand-finished and oil-polished for a brilliant patina. The Brixia™ Florentine Rifle comes with a flintlock ignition and features single trigger. The musket also features a smooth bore 38" half-octagonal and half-round barrel that is designed to use a 20 gauge projectile. The Florentine measures in at just over 57" in total length and weighs in at 9.3 pounds. Wars in which this Arquebus was used: Thirty Years‘ War (1618-48) Second part of the Eighty Years’ War (1621-48) War of Succession of the Duchies of Mantua and Monferrato (1628-31) First Castro War (1641-44) Second Castro War (1646-49) English Civil War (1642-51) Battles in which this weapon was used: White Mountain (1620) Fleurus (1622) Siege of Mantua (1630) Breitenfeld (1631) Lutzen (1632) Edge Hill (1642) Marston Moor (1642) Rocroi (1643) Stratton (1643)

The Brixia™ Musket Rifle is a historical reproduction of the European Arquebus persevered in the Museo dell'Artiglieria in Turin, Italy. This Arquebus was manufactured in Brescia, Italy along the "Iron-Road" around 1580. This weapon belongs to a small group scattered across various collections, all sharing a common origin. Likely originating from a fortress in Lombardy, these arquebuses became part of the nobleman Ambrogio Uboldo’s collection in the 19th century. However, during the 𝐶𝑖𝑛𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑖 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑜 (March 18–22, 1848), his collection was looted and dispersed. The Arquebus's stock design frequently appears in late 16th-century depictions of weapons used by Spanish Arquebusiers, giving rise to the term "Spanish-style", as this designation appears in contemporary documents. During the 16th century and into the early 17th century, the Spanish army's firearms were commonly manufactured in Brescia, Italy. Arquebuses with this Spanish-style stock were likely among the first firearms introduced to the Americas with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. This is supported by various iconographic sources from the latter half of the 16th century, which depict Spanish Conquistadors in the Americas wielding this style of Arquebus rifle. Brixia Firearms specializes in the precise reproduction of antique firearms holding each model to the highest historical accuracy standards. Every firearm is the result of detailed research and collaboration with leading firearms experts and museum curators across Europe. The Brixia process marries modern technologies with centuries-old traditions of the Valle Trompia (A valley in Northern Italy, known as the "Iron-Road" of the roman time period), ensuring every product meets rigorous safety and performance standards. Every one of Brixia's barrels is forged from hardened and tempered steel bars which undergo strict hardness and tensile strength testing. Each barrel is expertly drilled and milled into the distinctive octagonal conical shape, that pays homage to the historic pieces of the time period. The wooden stock is individually selected, naturally seasoned European hardwood that is hand-finished and oil-polished for a brilliant patina. The Brixia™ Arquebus comes with a matchlock ignition and included match cording to get you started. The Spanish-style Arquebus features an lever activated matchlock mechanism that opens the powder pan when the trigger lever is pulled to ignite the powder. This helps keep your powder safe and dry until the rifle is fired. The musket also features a smooth bore 38" octagonal barrel that is designed to use a 20 gauge projectile. The Arquebus measures in at just over 57" in total length and weighs in at 9.3 pounds. Wars in which this rifle was used: First phase of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1509) Wars of Spain and the Republic of Venice against the Turks (1550-1600) The French Wars of Religion (1562-1598) Long Turkish War (1593-1606) Wars of the Spanish and Portuguese in South-East Asia and the Americas (1550-1600) Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604) Battles in which this rifle was used: Saint Quintin (1557) Siege of Famagusta (1570-71) Lepanto (1571) Siege of Maastricht (1579) Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585) Siege of Ostend (1601-1604)

The Brixia™ Musket Rifle is a historical reproduction of the European Arquebus. The design is typical of firearms common during the late 16th and early 17th centuries—a time when the arquebus was used alongside other muskets by European armies. The Brixia Musket features the distinctive “Wallonian-style” butt stock, this unique design trend was common in early 17th century Flanders (Northern Belgium) but also much of Northern Europe in the early 1600's. This stock design is emblematic of the firearms used in major conflicts like the Thirty Years’ War and the English Civil War. Brixia Firearms specializes in the precise reproduction of antique firearms holding each model to the highest historical accuracy standards. Every firearm is the result of detailed research and collaboration with leading firearms experts and museum curators across Europe. The Brixia process marries modern technologies with centuries-old traditions of the Valle Trompia (A valley in Northern Italy, known as the "Iron-Road" of the roman time period), ensuring every product meets rigorous safety and performance standards. Every one of Brixia's barrels is forged from hardened and tempered steel bars which undergo strict hardness and tensile strength testing. Each barrel is expertly drilled and milled into the distinctive octagonal conical shape, that pays homage to the historic pieces of the time period. The wooden stock is individually selected, naturally seasoned European hardwood that is hand-finished and oil-polished for a brilliant patina. The Brixia™ Arquebus comes with a matchlock ignition and included match cording to get you started. The Wallonian-style Arquebus features an lever activated matchlock mechanism that ignites the powder pan when the trigger lever is pulled. The musket also features a smooth bore 38" octagonal barrel that is designed to use a 20 gauge projectile. The Arquebus measures in at just over 57" in total length and weighs in at 9.3 pounds. Wars in which this Arquebus was used: Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) English Civil War (1642-1651) Colonial Conflicts between France, Spain & England (1590-1650) Battles in which this weapon was used: White Mountain (1620) Fleurus (1622) Breitenfeld (1631) Lutzen (1632) Edge Hill (1642) Marston Moor (1642) Rocroi (1643) Stratton (1643)