Old brown bess

[tomcatmv]

Obviously not snipery but I inherited a brown bess musket. I don't know if it's an original or a copy. Is there any way to identify it?

 

[pmclaine]

Need better pictures than those posted.

 

[tomcatmv]

Need better pictures than those posted.

Yeah, I still can't figure out how to post pics.

 

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[camocorvette]

Need pictures when you can

 

[acudaowner]

love drooling over other people's guns which is hard to do without a proper picture

 

[camocorvette]

This appears to be original

Original British EIC P-1771 Brown Bess Flintlock Musket- 1776 Dated & Marked Lock

Original Item (except where specified): It is no secret that included in the extraordinary cache of arms purchased from the Royal Nepalese Armory by IMA there were a limited quantity of original 18th Century British Brown Bess Flintlock Muskets. Regrettably, they were in a deplorable condition...

www.ima-usa.com

This is a reproduction

Long Land (1st Model) Brown Bess Flintlock Musket (replica / reproduction for sale)

Brown Bess Flintlock Musket called the first model or Long Land, was used in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. This replica now on sale

www.militaryheritage.com

I'd love to see pictures of your rifle.

 

[tomcatmv]

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Thanks I'll give it a try.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Obviously not snipery but I inherited a brown bess musket. I don't know if it's an original or a copy. Is there any way to identify it?

Pm me and I’ll send an email address. I can post pix and look at rifle!

 

[tomcatmv]

Pm me and I’ll send an email address. I can post pix and look at rifle!

Thanks and will do.

 

[tomcatmv]

Gonna try to post pics today. Thanks and Merry Christmas and new year.

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

 

[rick worzala]

I have an original or at least period correct modified I to a fowler, 1778 liege contract

 

[camocorvette]

That is gorgeous