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Tower 3rd Model / Indian Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock .75 cal Guns International #: 103373276 Seller's Inventory #: 60812 Category: Shotguns - English Double Antique - Antique Pistols - Flintlock Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Alligood's Company: Alligoods Inc. Member Since: 9/13/10 State: Georgia Zip: 30642 Country: United States Phone: (478) 337-1000 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 123 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Cards, Money Orders, Personal / Business Checks, Bank Checks Description: Tower 3rd Model / India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket, .75 Caliber Circa 1797–1815 – Napoleonic Wars & Mexican Service Veteran Specifications: Caliber: .75 smoothbore (11-bore) Barrel: 39" tapered round barrel, Tower proof marks at breech Lock: Round-body flintlock with Royal Cypher “GR”, swan-neck cock, roller frizzen Stock: One-piece walnut with brass butt plate, trigger guard, side plate, and nose cap; iron sling swivels Overall Length: 55" Weight: ~9 lbs 8 oz Condition: Very fine overall – barrel toned to an attractive brown patina, lock and furniture crisp, wood protected by an old varnish coat with minor handling marks; rack number “C-V 24” neatly carved at heel Mechanics: Mechanically fine – strong mainspring, crisp half- and full-cock Accessories: Period-correct white buff leather sling, contemporary wooden ramrod Status: Antique – No FFL required Tower / India Pattern Brown Bess – The Musket That Forged an Empire The quintessential British infantry musket of the Napoleonic Wars, War of 1812, and Latin American Wars of Independence. This is the classic 3rd Model / India Pattern (1797–1815 production) – over 3 million were made, and the pattern became so ubiquitous that surplus guns were sold throughout the Americas, including large contracts to Mexico in the 1820s–1830s. Identical in every respect to the famous “Brown Bess” carried at Waterloo, New Orleans, and by both sides in Texas’ fight for independence. The Royal Cypher “GR” lock, swan-neck cock, and brass furniture are all correct and original. The absence of East India Company markings confirms this is the military Tower contract version rather than the later commercial India Pattern. Condition Highlights: Barrel retains smooth brown patina with clear Tower proofs Lock functions perfectly with strong original mainspring Stock solid with only honest shrinkage and light field wear Rack number “C-V 24” indicates regimental issue Don’t miss this very fine Napoleonic-era Brown Bess – ready for display, reenactment, or the finest military collection. Click “Buy It Now” or call 478-337-1000 to own this legendary piece of history today! Purchase Details: Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees Antique – Ships directly to your door (no FFL) Layaway available: 1/3 down, 1/3 in 30 days, 1/3 in 60 days Price: $1,595.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Tower Model: 3rd Model / Indian Pattern Serial Number: 26 Barrel Length: 39