The French felt the need for a shorter and stronger built weapon around 1762. The resulting musket, though retaining a similar sized lock, was improved by having a heart shaped hole through the neck of the cock making for a much stronger design. Other minor details were improved upon, resulting in the 1768 pattern. This musket was used a blueprint for the 1795 U.S. musket.
The overall length of this musket is 59.75" (1519mm) 
 Weighs approx. 9.4lbs (4.26kg)
 44.75" barrel in .69 Calibre (approx. 20g)