British Tower 3rd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
.75 caliber, 30" barrel, no S/N. A classic India pattern 3rd model flintlock "Brown Bess" musket with Tower lock. {Crown} / GR has the India pattern, reinforced cock, all original small parts, marked Tower. Barrel with British Board of Ordinance proofs. Walnut full stock with British Board of Ordinance acceptance stamps on side plate. Typical India pattern with brass furniture comprising ramrod plates, sideplate, triggerguard, and buttplate.
Condition:
Condition of lock extremely crisp. Barrel very crisp but stained with no real pitting. Stock rates very good with one small loss at barrel pin and a 2" loss on left side at nose cap. Ramrod is possibly original. Action is very crisp. A good example of this classic British flintlock military musket.
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