{"product_id":"original-british-napoleonic-p-1796-india-pattern-third-model-tower-brown-bess-flintlock-musket-circa-1800","title":"Original British Napoleonic P-1796 \"India Pattern\" Third Model Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket - Circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Third Pattern Brown Bess with the 39\" barrel adopted in 1796, which has a lovely patina of age from long service.. Also known as the \"India Pattern\", it was the standard Musket of the line during 1815, the time of the Battle of Waterloo. This example also still retains the \"bannister rail\" butt stock, a feature that was basically done away with after 1807, as well as the swell to the stock around the lower ramrod pipe. The musket has a full 39\" regulation length, .75\" smoothbore iron barrel, which still retains two faint \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e markings, for Pre-1813 inspection at the Ordnance Proof house on Tower Wharf close to the Tower of London. This mark was usually used on \"private\" arms, not military issued examples, so this example may have been intended for militia or private use. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ 4\u003c\/strong\u003e marking between the scepters, as well as a faint \u003cstrong\u003eDB\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side of the breech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate is correctly marked with \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eG.R\u003c\/strong\u003e. mid lock for King George III, and \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e across the tail. There is also what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;S\u003c\/strong\u003e under the pan, which we assume is an inspection marking from private service. 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 action is strong, however it will fire at both full and half cock due to wear to the tumbler. We also noted the lock shows a good amount of powder burn near the flash pan, and the frizzen has actually been worn down and had additional material attached to it due to wear. The barrel has a lovely oxidized brown patina of age, showing wear from powder burn near the touch hole, as well as overall wear that has made the original markings faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock has a lovely color, showing the grain of the English walnut beautifully. There is some staining around the cross pins and barrel from oxidation, which is fairly standard on these old guns. There is an old crack on the left side woodline, and also one running from the lower lock screw to the breech, which is very common. We did note some wood graft repairs around the lock plate, including a small one on the bottom front, and another where the wood on a 4 inch section to the right of the barrel tang has been replaced. Most likely the stock was heavily eroded due to powder burn, and the wood was replaced. This was an expert level repair, and the carved surround for the barrel tang is still crisp, in spite of a large amount of it being replaced on the right. Both sling swivels are present and move easily. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eV 2\u003c\/strong\u003e stamping on the left side above the trigger guard, and the right side of the butt stock has a \u003cstrong\u003eBROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e over what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003eWOA\u003c\/strong\u003e, a marking we have been told indicates government ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of the Third Model Brown Bess, a worthy addition to any British antique firearms collection! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\" Musket\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 39 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 54 3\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44941402210373,"sku":"ONJR26MABS025","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/005EDBFE-6C2F-444B-AE78-B83F1D8B23B7.jpg?v=1777483189","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-napoleonic-p-1796-india-pattern-third-model-tower-brown-bess-flintlock-musket-circa-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}