{"product_id":"original-east-india-company-light-infantry-musket-with-1st-type-short-flat-lock-plate-c-1811-1812","title":"Original East India Company Light Infantry Musket with 1st Type Short Flat Lock Plate c.1811-1812","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. Found in the old Palace in Kathmandu in our 2003 purchase from the Royal Nepalese Armory, this an East India Company Flintlock Musket, designated as \u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT INFANTRY MUSKET WITH FLAT LOCK 1811-1818\u003c\/strong\u003e according to David Harding in his stellar work \u003cem\u003eAN INTRODUCTION TO EAST INDIA COMPANY SMALL ARMS 1775 - 1815\u003c\/em\u003e,  page 37.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Harding, the first type was made with a short 6.2\" length flat lock plate, between 1811 and 1812 with a production run of just 6,140 units. In 1813 the length of the flat lock plate was changed to 6.8\" and continued with a type two production of a further 50,530 units. Additionally, Harding states that few of the locks have survived and there are no known examples of the complete musket as we offer here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Musket bears EIC proof Marks on the barrel and the rampant Lion EIC Logo on the lock plate, which was adopted in 1808. Interestingly the barrel has been equipped with an open \"V\" back sight, which can be utilized using the bayonet stud as the front sight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn great fully cleaned condition this musket is ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1811-1812\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\" Musket\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 56 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 40 1\/2 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6159441887270,"sku":"ON9853","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON9853__01.jpg?v=1600278315","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-east-india-company-light-infantry-musket-with-1st-type-short-flat-lock-plate-c-1811-1812","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}