Guns International #: 101459977
Seller's Inventory #: 20-4919
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Guns International #: 101459977
Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
- Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 95
Total Listings: 1314
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii. Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Brown Bess Tower Musket 3rd Model India Pattern
Description: This is an original Brown Bess musket. It is the India Pattern model identified by its 39-inch-long barrel as compared to the Short Land and Long-Land Patterns with their 42- and 46-inch long barrels. The India Pattern was named as such as the rifles built to these specs were originally built for the East India Company rather than the British Army. The India Pattern was eventually adopted by the British Army and served roughly between 1797 and 1854. The Brown Bess was considered the world-standard for infantry arms for many years. The older Long Land Pattern was commonly used by both sides during the American War of Independence. One is known to have been used at the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War in 1862. Some were even used by Zulu warriors in the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879, long after the musket had become effectively obsolete. The side plate of this rifle is clearly marked with the Crown and the word “Tower”, indicating its production by the Tower of London Arsenal. The rifle has clearly seen some use as can be expected of a rifle nearly 200 years old. There is naturally some wear on the barrel’s external surface. The bore is in good condition despite with some wear, including some light rust. It would clean up rather nicely though. The stock is in remarkably good condition for its age. There is a small hairline surface crack on the right side behind the plate. It does not appear to pose any threat to the stock. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent shape and it feels like it left the arsenal yesterday. The barrel has the correct proof marks. The ramrod is correct and original to the rifle. Given its age, I would not recommend firing it. It would certainly make a nice addition to someone’s collection. SOLD Manufacturer: Tower of London Arsenal Model: Brown Bess, 3rd Model, India Pattern Serial Number: NVSN Caliber Info: .75 caliber Bore: Smoothbore Condition: Antique - Good Metal Condition: Fair to Good, some metal pitting Wood Condition: Good to Excellent Bore Condition: Fair to Good, could stand a good cleaning Action: Flint-lock Triggers: Single Stock: Wood, brass furniture Butt Pad: Brass plate LOP: 13.25 inches (337mm) Weight: 9.68 lbs. Sights: Iron front sight Engraving: Tower of London Markings, Royal crown |
Guns International #: 101459977
Seller's Inventory #: 20-4919
Guns International #: 101459977
Seller's Inventory #: 20-4919