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Original British East India Company P-1771 Brown Bess Flintlock ( Nepalese Gurkha marked)
Guns International #: 101281997 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: van keuren
Member Since: 6/23/16
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Van Keuren
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53597
Country: United States
Phone: (608) 333-6354
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 81
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order
Description:
This Brown Bess Musket is the East India Company Pattern of 1771 featuring a 39" barrel. The British Government adopted the 39" barrel (reduced in length from the 42 inch Short Land Pattern) in 1796. This is why these muskets are commonly referred to as "The Brown Bess India Pattern of 1796" or the Brown Bess 3rd model.
The Flintlock Locks were all made in England for the East India Company and but the original English maker markings were removed once in Gurkha hands, after 1816, and replaced with a Gurkha Nepalese crest. Because so many of the original stocks are broken, rotted and useless IMA have decided to offer a Restoration Set.
Listed is a restored 1771 Brown Bess. The stock and 4 pipes and butt plate are replacements The lock and barrel are original as well as the ramrod. The barrel is pitted and in fair condition. These guns were sold as wall hangers or for use in Re-enactments. If you have any thoughts on shooting it please have it inspected by a qualified Gun Smith as it is over 200 yeas old. -Original all steel button nosed ramrod in fair condition included.
Buyer pays actual shipping cost
SOLD
Antique: Yes