East India Company .75” Musket Bore Flintlock Musket. Sn 23834 East India Company .75” Musket Bore Flintlock Musket. Sn 23834 Muzzleloader Various Rifle

This is an early East India Company flintlock musket fitted with a ring necked cock. The gun measures 55 inches in length with a 39 inch round steel barrel with a block foresight doubling as a bayonet lug. The original flintlock lock plate is retained by a flat brass side plate together with 2 steel screws. The lockplate is stamped with the EIC rampant lion and an inspection mark of a crown over 3. The barrel has a nice smooth patina finish and is stamped with three marks, a viewing mark, an East India mark, a final proof mark and 1. The gun has an original stock which is in good condition ad has three brass ramrod pipes retaining an original flat headed iron ramrod. The musket has a brass furniture including a flat side plate retained by a screw which is stamped RTM 85, trigger guard, butt plate and nose cap. The metal work has nice smooth even patina throughout and the barrel has staining and residue consistent with age and use. the mucket retains its original oron sling swivels. The action cocks as it should. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique musket no licence is required to own this antique musket in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23834