The "Brown Bess" was one of the most renowned flintlock muskets ever produced. Introduced during the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), the gun was produced for over a century and was one of the most significant firearms of the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Army was armed with the weapon at the start of hostilities and, as the war progressed, many more were manufactured locally. The musket was still in British service at the time of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe (1799-1815). It weighed a hefty fifteen pounds with its bayonet and fired a ball three quarters of an inch in diameter! This non-firing version is accurately detailed and comes complete with its removable bayonet. KEY FEATURES: Non-fireable Functional lock mechanism A piece of firearms history MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 17” BARREL LENGTH: 45” OVERALL LENGTH: 60 1/4” WEIGHT: 6lb 8oz |
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