{"product_id":"original-british-east-india-company-percussion-short-musket-in-75-caliber-circa-1840-1855-untouched-condition","title":"Original British East India Company Percussion Short Musket in .75 Caliber - Circa 1840-1855 - Untouched Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA is proud to offer original British manufactured EIC Short Muskets in .75 bore and with barrel lengths ranging from approximately 31 to 33 inches, and overall lengths varying from approximately 47 to 49 inches. These muskets originate from our purchase of items in the Royal Armory of the Kingdom of Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences between the various EIC Models are generally minor; Model A and B were Brown Bess flintlock conversions, \u003cstrong\u003eModel C and D\u003c\/strong\u003e were purpose built percussion muskets but had the \"Old Series\" side locks with differing trigger guard styles, while the \u003cstrong\u003eModel E and F\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease See David Harding's stellar work \u003cem\u003eSmallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you will get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e● Barrel (no major flaws)\u003cbr\u003e● Lock (complete but may not function)\u003cbr\u003e● Stock ( will have wood rot, cracks, chunks missing, and so forth but will be 90%+ complete)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll other parts may\/may not be included including butt plate, trigger guard, nose cap, bayonet latch, barrel pins, etc..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Will show rust \u0026amp; pitting\u003cbr\u003e● Will be covered in filth\u003cbr\u003e● Will be incomplete \u003cbr\u003e● WIll have chips, missing chunks, old repairs\u003cbr\u003e● Will have cracks and\/or rot in wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, every British East India Company Percussion Musket WILL BE 100% GENUINE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be a short-lived opportunity to add an affordable rare EIC Short Percussion Musket to your collection. Don't let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1840-1855\u003cbr\u003eMaker: EIC\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: .75\" Musket\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap \u0026amp; Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: Varies 31-33 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: Varies 47-49 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Side-Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46028476973125,"sku":"NB1841S","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/8B17A0B2-B701-4A55-BAC3-AD16AFC507DF.jpg?v=1792179153","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-east-india-company-percussion-short-musket-in-75-caliber-circa-1840-1855-untouched-condition","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}