Original British Napoleonic 3rd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the 79th Regiment of Foot Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. From the British Napoleonic Collection I.M.A. purchased in England in 2014, 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 has a lovely valnut stock, which 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″ smoothbore iron barrel, which bears British Proof Marks, which are still fully clear. These include CROWN / CP, the London proofhouse definitive proof for black powder barrels, and CROWN / V, the London “viewed” mark. It’s somewhat rare to see the proofs this visible, as they are in a high wear area.

The lock plate is full marked with Crown over G.R. mid lock for King George III, with TOWER across the tail. The lock has a swan neck cock, indicating pre-1808 construction, so this is a rifle that was in service during the Napoleonic wars. It has all regulation brass furniture, together with correct issue iron ramrod. Shows use but remains in amazingly tight and clean condition. Action is strong and holds at half cock, firing correctly at full cock, though it requires a strong trigger pull. The lock is quite clean and in great shape. The barrel has some powder burns on the right side by the lock, but is otherwise very nice.

The top of the barrel bears the following regimental marking:-

79th REGt of FOOT

Raised in 1793 as the CAMERONIAN VOLUNTEERS, the 79th Regiment took terrible casualties in this battle. Of the 675 men it fielded on the day 103 were killed outright, and 353 Officers and men were wounded. This translates to a massive 67.5% casualty rate for this Regiment.

This musket is in sparkling condition, a beautiful example, correct in all respects and just perfect to be put on display!

Specifications: 

Years of Manufacture: Circa 1796-1805
Caliber: .75″ Musket
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 39 inches
Overall Length: 54.5 inches
Action: Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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