Guns International #: 103025093
Seller's Inventory #: 247682

Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Rifles - Flintlock
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

British TOWER Antique BROWN BESS .75 FLINTLOCK Musket BOARD of ORDNANCE BO NAPOLEONIC WARS Era Musket with “GR” ROYAL CIPHER

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British TOWER Antique BROWN BESS .75 FLINTLOCK Musket BOARD of ORDNANCE BO

NAPOLEONIC WARS Era Musket with “GR” ROYAL CIPHER

Here we present an antique Brown Bess Flintlock Musket made in London, England circa 1793 to 1815. This was the standard weapon for ordinary soldiers in the British infantry. 

This pattern of Brown Bess is the same that fought Napoleon Bonaparte in numerous iconic battles, as well as the United States and their American Indian Allies during the War of 1812. This pattern may also correctly be called the “India Pattern” since the Honorable East India Company was the entity responsible for this update to the gun that had been around since 1722. When war with France loomed on the horizon, the British Board of Ordnance diverted these muskets from the EIC contract to supply the war effort. The success of this model can be gauged by the fact that between 1793 and 1815, nearly 3,000,000 guns were produced. Although the Birmingham gun trade was responsible for the majority of the production, the London gun trade played a part, through gun makers such as Ezekial Baker, William Parker, Thomas Reynolds, and Durs Egg. According to the London proof-house records, they and others in London were responsible for producing 845,477 muskets.

Overall condition is good. Dark patina. Shortened and with replacement ramrod. The action is strong. The top of the cock has been repaired. The bore is smooth and dark. The stock has been repaired at the wrist. Some soldier graffiti. Marked “BO” with a broad arrow for the British Board of Ordnance. Unit marked on the top of the butt plate tang.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 28-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .75 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes