LEGO part 2561: Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate)

Specifications
| Reference | 2561 |
|---|---|
| Category | Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 3 |
| Sets | 73 |
| Listed pieces | 145 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Reddish Brown) | 4211311 |
LEGO part 2561, Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate), belongs to the Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools category. It exists in 3 colours and appears in 73 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2026, for a total of 145 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Reddish Brown.
Number 2561 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in reddish brown, it is 4211311.
Part 2561 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 2561 is 6279 Skull Island, released in 1995 in the Pirates theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2009, with 9 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 10320 Eldorado Fortress: 8 copies, against an average of 2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Pirates (37%), Star Wars (12%) and BrickLink Designer Program (10%). With 73 sets, it ranks no. 1,345 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 48 of 116 in the Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools category.
Sets containing part 2561, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 13 | |
| 2000-2009 | 21 | |
| 2010-2019 | 26 | |
| 2020-2026 | 13 |
Where to buy part 2561
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Sets that include part 2561
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 2561, in any colour.
21322Pirates of Barracuda Bay2020 · 2,545 piecesView the set
75105Millennium Falcon2015 · 1,330 piecesView the set
10320Eldorado Fortress2023 · 2,509 piecesView the set
10210Imperial Flagship2010 · 1,668 piecesView the set
21330Home Alone2021 · 3,955 piecesView the set
10228Haunted House2012 · 2,064 piecesView the set
71722 Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons2020 · 1,181 pieces
75233 Droid Gunship2019 · 389 pieces
75261 Clone Scout Walker - 20th Anniversary Edition2019 · 250 pieces
70605 Misfortune's Keep2016 · 754 pieces
70601 Sky Shark2016 · 222 pieces
75043 AT-AP2014 · 717 pieces
70413 The Brick Bounty2015 · 745 pieces
75084 Wookiee Gunship2015 · 570 pieces
75041 Vulture Droid2014 · 205 pieces
9450 Epic Dragon Battle2012 · 915 pieces
4195 Queen Anne's Revenge2011 · 1,097 pieces
70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow2014 · 2,743 pieces
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty2009 · 596 pieces
7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit2002 · 254 pieces
6289 Red Beard Runner1996 · 711 pieces
6280 Armada Flagship1996 · 291 pieces
70592 Salvage M.E.C.2016 · 439 pieces
70411 Treasure Island2015 · 181 pieces
3D6279 Skull Island1995 · 386 pieces
40158 Pirates Chess Set2015 · 856 pieces
70412 Soldiers Fort2015 · 234 pieces
6242 Soldiers' Fort2009 · 371 pieces
6253 Shipwreck Hideout2009 · 313 pieces
10040 Black Seas Barracuda2002 · 916 pieces
6263 Imperial Outpost1995 · 219 pieces
70410 Soldiers Outpost2015 · 164 pieces
4193 The London Escape2011 · 468 pieces
7113 Tusken Raider Encounter2002 · 93 pieces
6281 Pirates Perilous Pitfall1997 · 404 pieces
70409 Shipwreck Defense2015 · 84 pieces
6240 Kraken Attackin'2009 · 78 pieces
7785 Arkham Asylum2006 · 869 pieces
6290 Red Beard Runner2001 · 712 pieces
6296 Shipwreck Island1996 · 226 pieces
6244 Armada Sentry1996 · 74 pieces
1788 Treasure Chest1995 · 167 pieces
7417 Temple of Mount Everest2003 · 310 pieces
6291 Armada Flagship2001 · 291 pieces
6093 Flying Ninja Fortress1998 · 698 pieces
6045 Ninja Surprise1998 · 112 pieces
6249 Pirates Ambush1997 · 159 pieces
910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna2026 · 4,086 pieces
910055 Gold Mine Expedition2026 · 3,387 pieces
910053 The Thieves of Tortuga2025 · 4,002 pieces
910044 Wild West Train2025 · 3,197 pieces
10365 Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship2025 · 2,862 pieces
75397 Jabba's Sail Barge2024 · 3,943 pieces
910038 Ominous Isle2024 · 2,809 pieces
910031 General Store2024 · 1,906 pieces
40615 Tusken Raider2023 · 152 pieces
19010 Hot Shot Carnival2019 · 592 pieces
45023 Fantasy Minifigure Set2016 · 221 pieces
5004420 Toy Soldier2016 · 34 pieces
9349 Fairytale and Historic Minifigures2011 · 230 pieces
7848 Toys 'R' Us Truck2010 · 356 pieces
852751 Pirates Chess2009 · 285 pieces
6299 Pirates Advent Calendar 20092009 · 148 pieces
852750 Pirates Tic Tac Toe2009 · 90 pieces
6239 Cannon Battle2009 · 45 pieces
852747 Battle Pack Pirates2009 · 40 pieces
Often found with part 2561
Parts that share the most sets with part 2561, based on set inventories.
Weapon Gun / Pistol Flintlock2562 · 40 shared sets
Launcher Base, Weapon Cannon Base 2 x 42527 · 27 shared sets
Launcher, Weapon Cannon Shooting84943 · 27 shared sets
Weapon Sword / Cutlass2530 · 41 shared sets
Boat / Rowing Boat 14 x 5 x 2 with Oarlocks [2 Hollow Inside Studs]2551 · 16 shared sets
Equipment Oar / Paddle2542 · 16 shared sets
Barrel 2 x 2 x 22489 · 43 shared sets
More parts in the Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools category
3848 Weapon Halberd / Axe79 sets
30228 Tool Jackhammer / Motor Hammer79 sets
3959 Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves]78 sets
30173b Weapon Sword / Katana / Shamshir with Uncapped Pommel [Square Guard]75 sets
15071 Weapon Gun / Blaster 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Handle72 sets
44709 Weapon Gun / Blaster with Studs on Side71 sets
98141 Weapon Scythe / Crescent Blade Serrated with Bar71 sets
93058b Weapon Throwing Star / Shuriken with Textured Grips70 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 2561?
Part 2561 (Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate)) appears in 73 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 2561?
Set 10320 Eldorado Fortress, released in 2023, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 2561 has 2.
Which colours does LEGO part 2561 come in?
3 colours are listed for part 2561. The most common is Reddish Brown, found in 52 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 2561?
According to our inventories, it is black, found in only 7 sets (7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit, 7113 Tusken Raider Encounter).
What is the element ID of part 2561 in reddish brown?
In reddish brown, part 2561 has element ID 4211311. Number 2561 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 2561 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna.
Where can I buy LEGO part 2561 individually?
Single parts 2561 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.
