This is a great looking weapon! It is the desirable musket that is known to collectors as the "Brown Bess". This is one of the most famous styles of weapon ever produced. This is the early 3rd model that would have been made around the time of the War of 1812. This one is a fine looking piece from all angles. It has the desirable "TOWER" arsenal mark on the lockplate as well as the British Crown stamp and the "GR" letters marking the reign of King George of
England. This pattern of marking is consistent with the quality that was sent out to some of the British territories of the time. One thing that makes this one special is that it is in the original flintlock configuration. Most of them were converted to percussion but this one is original flint. The action works crisply on all positions. The barrel of the musket is full-length at 39-1/4th inches in length and fires a smooth .75 caliber musket ball. At the breech of the barrel it has the English proof marks still very clearly marked. The stock is attractive with a good look and rich grain and pleasing tone. When you look very closely, you can see that there was a break through the wrist of the stock and it has beautifully repaired. You can't see the restoration until you look VERY closely but it is mentioned for exactness. All of the brass parts have a mellow dark tone. There were lots of brass parts on these guns including the buttplate, triggerguard, ramrod channel guides and nose cap. It has the original ramrod in the channel underneath the barrel and it matches perfectly. Both of the sling swivels is still present. If you have wanted an attractive 3rd model Brown Bess flintlock, then this one is for you.
