Original British Third Model Brown Bess Musket Marked Chatham R.N. Sharps Rifle Only offered as private purchase

Only offered as private purchase these were exclusive domain of the Officer Corp

The condition is new

In short order most of the British Regiment of the 24th foot were attacked by surprise and totally annihilated despite their modern martini rifles against clubs and spears

I had visions of completing my missions and going home but all that had to wait until the War was over

This is one of the finest battle souvenir relics we have ever offered

Original British Third Model Brown Bess Musket Marked Chatham R.N. Sharps Rifle Only offered as private purchaseOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the late 1790s or early 1800s this is a classic early Third Model Brown Bess Musket having been officially adopted in 1796. The lock bears the Royal Cypher marking with a crown over G. R. and is also marked TOWER across the lock tail. It has simplified all brass furniture including an S pattern side plate, which indicates private purchase. The 39 inch barrel bears British proof marks along with "CHATHAM.