{"product_id":"original-british-victorian-tower-marked-sappers-miners-short-musket-for-engineers-dated-1842","title":"Original British Victorian Tower Marked Sappers \u0026 Miners Short Musket for Engineers - dated 1842","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce British Tower-marked Sappers and Miners Short Musket, issued for home use, measuring 42 1\/2 inches in overall length. It is very similar to the EIC P1942 \"Model E\" Sappers \u0026amp; Miners short musket, except that it is about 6 inches shorter. Fitted with a 27\" barrel, this musket has all brass mounts; butt plate, no throat pipe, two ramrod pipes and nose cap. The front of the musket features a \"Hanovarian Pattern\" catch, which should work with the same \"Pattern E\" type Sappers \u0026amp; Miners sword bayonets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V - R\u003c\/strong\u003e, for Queen Victoria, with \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER 1842\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath. There is also the \"Lock Viewer's Mark\" over the date. The barrel is marked as well, with the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ T P\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tower Proof\" and another\u003cstrong\u003e CROWN \/ BROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Viewed\" marking. There are other proof marks, which are some what obscured by wear. Right right side of the butt stock has a faint \u003cstrong\u003eBROAD ARROW \/ B O\u003c\/strong\u003e marking for the Board of Ordnance, indicating issue for home use. There is even a rack number of \u003cstrong\u003eC \/ 1903\u003c\/strong\u003e on the butt plate tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket presents very well, and the lock functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. It still retains both sling swivels and the correct cleaning rod. There definitely is some wear and past pitting on the barrel, showing this definitely did see long service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal home use tower made examples of these are so very hard to find, especially in this good condition. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1842\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .67\" Musket\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 27 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 42 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\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":39695858663493,"sku":"ONSV21NCS39","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NCS39__02.jpg?v=1640394024","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-victorian-tower-marked-sappers-miners-short-musket-for-engineers-dated-1842","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}