{"product_id":"original-british-napoleonic-3rd-model-p-1796-tower-brown-bess-flintlock-musket-marked-to-the-pool-of-london-dated-1800","title":"Original British Napoleonic 3rd Model P-1796 Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the Pool of London - dated 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a British Third Model Brown Bess, with the 39\" barrel adopted in 1796. Also known as the \"India Pattern\", it was the standard Musket of the line during 1815, the time of the Battle of Waterloo. This is a nice early example, with a Birmingham \u003cstrong\u003eCrowned Crossed Scepters\u003c\/strong\u003e proof on the right side of the butt stock, over a date of \u003cstrong\u003e1800\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the lovely swell near the lower ramrod pipe and \"bannister rail\" stock only seen on the early third patterns. These features were essentially done away with after 1807.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket has a full 39\" regulation length, .75\" smoothbore iron barrel\u0026amp; bearing British Proof Marks, which are still fully clear. These include the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e royal cypher, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS \u003c\/strong\u003eof Thomas Ketland of St Catherine St, Weaman Row Birmingham, who worked 1766 to 1810. This was later adopted as the mark of the Birmingham Proofhouse. It's somewhat rare to see the proofs still visible, as they are in a high wear area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate is full marked with \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ G.R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e mid lock for King George III, with \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e across the tail. Under the flash pan is the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ BROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lock Viewer's Mark\". The lock has a swan neck cock, indicating pre-1808 construction, so this is a rifle that was in service during the Napoleonic wars. It has all regulation brass furniture, together with correct issue iron ramrod. Shows use but remains in amazingly tight and clean condition. The lock is functional, however due to a worn tumbler or sear it is able to fire at half cock with a strong trigger pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the barrel on this lovely musket is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOOL of LONDON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and it has a \u003cstrong\u003eBroad Arrow \/ B.O.\u003c\/strong\u003e Board of Ordnance marking, indicating that this musket was in service for home defense, possibly after military service. The \"Pool of London\" is the area of the Thames river harbor near the EAST END and WEST Docks, where massive cargoes were unloaded and reloaded every day of the year. Endless shipments of Tea from India, Cotton from the U.S., Wool from New Zealand, and raw materials from around the world passed through this area, which became the cross roads of the British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt stock is also stamped \u003cstrong\u003eR. MARTIN\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right side, possibly possibly a massive warehouse complex or maybe the patrol officer it was issued to. It also has H \/ 30 on the butt plate tang, a rack number, or possibly an earlier regimental designation during military service. There are other markings of interest on the stock as well, some almost too faded to read. There is of course the usual denting and scratching from wear, expected on a musket that has seen real service. The sling swivels are both still present and fully functional, though the lower has a repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really nice and tight Flintlock musket that patrolled the heart of Britain's commercial empire! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\" Musket\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 39.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 55.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\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":40555351703621,"sku":"ON13629","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON13629__01.jpg?v=1680727343","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-napoleonic-3rd-model-p-1796-tower-brown-bess-flintlock-musket-marked-to-the-pool-of-london-dated-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}