A British Military India Pattern Brown Bess Musket
Stock Number: 50188
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A classic Napoleonic Wars British Military India Pattern Brown Bess Musket of 0.75" calibre.
Period
1810
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
This example is a Military issue musket, with a standard 39″ round barrel, now to a dark,speckled patina of age, and smooth bored to a calibre of 0.75″. There are 2 fading proofs stamped to the rear LHS of the barrel. Complete with a small foresight.
There is a standard lock, stamped with a Royal Crown/Gr, Tower and Issue mark.
The ring-neck cock is correct for the period, as is the Frizzen, rain proof pan, and hinged Steel. Action to 1/2 and full cock is sound.
The one piece walnut stock is original, with no obvious cracks, with dings and bruises of use, and to a dark patina of age.
There is standard brass furniture, including 3 ramrod pipes.
The ramrod is period, but later.
Complete with a later, leather sling, attached by 2 sling swivels. The o/a length is 55″.
This is the classic Musket that would have been issued and used in the Peninsular Wars, Napoleonic Wars, including Waterloo. C 1810.
A correct, fitted, original Socket Bayonet, is available at extra cost. This also has a reproduction Leather scabbard.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
