Original Item: Very Few Available. Official records tell us that the British East India Company procured or made no Flintlock Muskets after the late 1820s and it appears they were very swift to take advantage of the newest in firearms technology- the percussion ignition system. In 1840 the HEIC began producing the world's very first massed produced 0.75" percussion muskets, which were produced in four mostly distinct models: C to F.

IMA is proud to offer original British manufactured EIC Muskets in .75 bore and with barrel lengths ranging from approximately 38 to 39 inches, and overall lengths varying from approximately 54 to 55 inches. These muskets originate from our purchase of items in the Royal Armory of the Kingdom of Nepal.

The differences between the various EIC Models are generally minor; Model A and B were Brown Bess flintlock conversions, Model C and D were purpose built percussion muskets but had the "Old Series" side locks with differing trigger guard styles, while the Model E and F both had the "new series" side locks and had either the Hanoverian Catch on the Model E or the EIC bayonet catch on the Model F.

Please See David Harding's stellar work Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 published in four volumes by Foresight Books in 1997. Specifically, please see Volume 2, pages 97-124 for a mass of information concerning the vary EIC Model muskets.

What does "Untouched Condition" mean? OK, this is exactly what we are offering: Genuine Antique British East India Company Percussion Muskets that have laid undisturbed for well over 100 years in far from perfect storage conditions in the Old Palace of Lagan Silekhana in Katmandu, Nepal. Our DVD of "TREASURE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT" shows these very weapons as we found them and the story behind them.

The muskets in this listing are all Model C, D, E, and F (our choice) purpose built EIC percussion muskets. Please expect styles and parts to vary, as these were produced before the era of interchangeable parts.

What you will get:

● Barrel (no major flaws)
● Lock (complete but may not function)
● Stock ( will have wood rot, cracks, chunks missing, and so forth but will be 90%+ complete)

All other parts may/may not be included including butt plate, trigger guard, nose cap, bayonet latch, barrel pins, etc..

Typical Condition:

● Will show rust & pitting
● Will be covered in filth
● Will be incomplete 
● WIll have chips, missing chunks, old repairs
● Will have cracks and/or rot in wood

However, every British East India Company Percussion Musket WILL BE 100% GENUINE!

We ask you to look closely at the photographs, the example photographed here is a typical gun that could expect to receive, read reviews, both good and bad, and only then place an order understanding what you are likely to receive. We want Educated Aware Customers. If it isn't what you expect, that is fine, return it (before you attempt any restoration) and the full gun purchase price will be refunded to you, however the customer will pay shipping both ways. We cannot exchange guns and will not get into an exchange situation, so please do not ask.

We are not trying to sell you an incomplete weapon and then sell you the missing parts. We will do our best to make sure it is complete as possible. One day we will also sell replacement parts, but that is in the distant future.

We are not trying to frustrate you; we are trying to fill a void in the marketplace for genuine but affordable rare and unique antique weapons so that collectors and historians of all backgrounds can enjoy a genuine part of history.

These should be viewed as "project" guns, work on it with your Son or Grandson, clean it up, hang it over your mantle, or don't clean it, they are impressive anyway you seem them. The price is affordable; the history is priceless.

If you want to shoot it, DON'T! If you still want to shoot it, take it to a licensed GUNSMITH first. These are 100+ year-old hand made guns, be very careful, IMA sells these for display purposes only, they are not intended to be fired.

Please buy our products, but do read the reviews and descriptions first. We feel you will agree that the recovery of old weapons from Nepal was a milestone for the collecting fraternity and we hope you enjoy a genuine antique weapon that has never been touched by any other collector than you.

This will be a short-lived opportunity to add an affordable rare EIC Percussion Musket to your collection. Don't let it pass you by.

Approximate Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1840-1855
Maker: EIC
Bore Diameter: .75" Musket
Ammunition Type: Cap & Ball
Barrel Length: Varies 38-39 inches
Overall Length: Varies 54-55 inches
Action: Side-Action Percussion Lock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
Federal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique

NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.

IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to most US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition, and are not tested for the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers" not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.

Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.