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Historical Background
First produced for the British Infantry in 1769, the second model or Short Land Brown Bess was in the result of a slow evolution of the first model of 1728. The final version of the 1st model in 1756 was quite similar to the 2nd model except the barrel's taper is less pronounced and the it's length was reduced to 42 inches.
The Short Land Brown Bess saw extensive use throughout the American Revolution and continued its dominance in the British Army until the 1790s when it gave way to the 3rd Model or India Pattern Brown Bess. That said a number of this black powder muzzleloader continued to be used by some regiments until the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Through captured stores, the American Continental forces as well had a number of this weapon.
Specifications
The reproduction we offer here has a 42 inch .75 calibre barrel is made of tempered seamless high carbon steel (type:BS970 no.080M40) with a threaded breech plug. The lock is made with strong durable springs and has a case-hardened frizzen (hammer) that throws good sparks (our new process of cyanide hardening has made this even more durable). The lock itself is now marked "TOWER".
The ramrod has a threaded end and when in the barrel has 1 inch of length past the muzzle for easy handling. We use a cyanide case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more reliable and longer lasting. Presently no other musket provider uses this technique.
As with all our other flintlocks, the vent is not drilled so we can ship easily to your door throughout North America and to Europe and the UK. Aside from that they are exactly like the originals. A fine addition to any collection.
NOW 559.00US (639.00CAN)
- Money-back Guarantee - Shipped to your Door - Lowest Price Commitment -View of Lock (Note: NOW marked "TOWER")
View of Barrel Markings and Pan
View of Thumb Plate and Breech Tang
Reverse View of Butt and Lock area
View of Barrel and Ramrod Pipes
Also Available:
Brown Bess Bayonet for 49.50US (59.00CAN)
Scabbard with GR marking 25.00US (34.00CAN) image
of GR marking
For shipping costs and other details see our Muskets section
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the shipping costs.
Non-firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets as a non-firing state. This allows us to comply with local, state, national and international firearms regulations. A certified gunsmith may alter this musket to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. We are not legally responsible for any alteration from its present non-firing state.
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