The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket came in 3 sizes - Long Land pattern 1720 - 1760, Short land 1760 - 1790 and India Pattern 1790 - 1815. The barrel lengths were 46" 42" and 39" respectively.
The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms ...
The “Brown Bess” flintlock served as the standard weapon ... according to the museum. "The musket is something that would have been by their side all day — on the march, in battle and ...
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What were some 'must have' items that have gone out of fashion?The Land Pattern flintlock musket, to give it its proper ... The origins of the nickname Brown Bess are unclear. There are some suggestions it was derived from the nickname Good Queen Bess ...
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