Brown Bess Musket

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

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A Brown Bess rifle, commonly called an India Pattern Musket, that has been previously converted from a flintlock to a percussion action. It is a single 39 inch barrel with three ram rod pipes. There is a strap clasp on the front of the trigger guard and it is a 75 calibre with a walnut stock.

The rifle has brass furniture with iron assembly. It is believed to have been made during the reign of King George III or IV. Inscriptions include Birmingham Manufacture Marks, “TOWER” with the GR cipher on the right side plate, a crown on the bottom as well as other government markings. There is a metal top on the stock end and a percussion cap holder screwed into the side of the barrel.

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