{"product_id":"original-british-tower-flintlock-short-75cal-musket-marked-ii770-with-saddle-ring-and-bar-circa-1820","title":"Original British Tower Flintlock Short .75cal Musket marked II770 with Saddle Ring and Bar - Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting British Short Musket, fitted with a saddle ring bar and ring. It is not a \"carbine\", as it is the full regulation 0.75\" caliber and looks very much like a short Brown Bess. It has an overall length of 40 inches, with a 24 1\/2 inch barrel, and does not look to have seen a large amount of use during its service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e under the hammer and \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lock plate tail near the small \"teat\". It also has a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ DOWNWARD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e ordnance \"lock viewer's\" marking under the flash pan, which is the correct type with a rear shield. The lock features a frizzen support bridle on the pan as well as a ring-necked cock, introduced in 1809 due to the fragility of the earlier \"Swan neck\" design. The lock is fully functional, holding correct at half stock and firing only at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the barrel shows the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e \"gunmaker's proof\" and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"viewed\" markings from the London Proof house, with G R in between. Next to these is what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003eII770\u003c\/strong\u003e, or maybe \"1770\", which matches the marking stamped into the tang of the brass butt plate. We also noted what looks to be a crudely engraved \"BOSTON\" in the right side of the stock by the lock screws, but this looks to be spurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short is in very good condition, showing only light wear from service, including small dents and dings. The metal fittings show a lovely brown patina of age, with no signs of major oxidation or pitting, just some light peppering due to age. We have left this uncleaned to avoid disturbing the lovely look that it has. The brass fittings all have a lovely mellow patina, and the stock has a great color with strong grain, with no signs of major damage or other issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting British flintlock short musket with a saddle ring, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Production: Circa 1820\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 24 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 40 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\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":43084690063429,"sku":"ONCD1060","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONCD1060__02.jpg?v=1752693986","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-tower-flintlock-short-75cal-musket-marked-ii770-with-saddle-ring-and-bar-circa-1820","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}