Part Number: AAM-674
New, unfired, this Brown Bess musket is stocked in a dense piece of walnut with a reddish undertone. Trimmed in burnished brass furniture with a armoury bright finish on the barrel and lock. The Tower marked flint lock sparks well, and the bore is bright in new unfired condition. Stamped with period markings this musket was assembled by contemporary builder Forrest Grilley from castings made by The Rifle Shoppe.
Known at the Second Model Brown Bess, the correct title is the British 1769 Short Land Pattern Musket, to indicate the 42" barrel, and heavy duty construction for land troops (Infantry). The earlier Long Land Pattern Muskets had a 46" barrel, and are now referred to as the First Model Brown Bess. Sea Service Muskets were of lighter construction, to be kept in a locker aboard ship, except when used for boarding or combat.
Weighing in at 10.3 pounds this Brown Bess Musket has a trigger reach of 14" and is well suited for today's average shooter or Revolutionary War British infantry impression.