Original British Napoleonic P-1796 Third Model Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket - Circa 1805 Uniforms The 32” etched blade is

The 32” etched blade is in fair condition with evidence of past oxidation being cleaned away

indicating production in early 1864

which is also marked on other parts of the rifle

By November 11

Original British Napoleonic P-1796 Third Model Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket - Circa 1805 Uniforms The 32” etched blade isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Acquired recently at a military auction, this is a lovely third Pattern Brown Bess, with the 39" barrel adopted in 1796. Also known as the "India Pattern", it was the standard Musket of the line during 1815, the time of the Battle of Waterloo. This example also still retains the "bannister rail" butt stock, a feature that was basically done away with after 1807. The musket has a full 39" regulation length, . 75"