Wheeler Musket Calibre Flintlock Musket. Sn 21851:3 Muzzleloader .750 Nitro Express Rifle

**AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WARS & NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**1763-1799 Georgian British Wheeler (London) 39” Barrel India Pattern Brown Bess .750 Musket Calibre Flintlock Musket. Sn 21851:3 - 21851:3

India Pattern Brown Bess muskets were the standard British Infantry Musket between 1797 & 1854. Some were in use pre-1797 purchased from the East India Company for use in Egypt (see 32-35 of British Military Long Arms 1715-1815 by Bailey where India pattern muskets are described & illustrated). This is an original British India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock. It has a standard 39” barrel (55” overall) with a fixed iron foresight (the very earliest production Brown Bess muskets had a 46 or 42 inch barrel). The barrel's bore has just light staining consistent with age & use. Its lock plate is marked with a crown and the letters GR (King George Rex) together with ‘WHEELER’ across the tail of lock (Robert WHEELER had a work shop in Birmingham circa 1763-1799, he also made weapons for the HUDSONS BAY COMPANY). The top of the barrel has crisp English black powder proof marks. The makers name denotes that the lock was privately made but was manufactured to British military specifications. The musket has standard British military ordnance pattern brass fittings including butt plate, trigger guard with extended tang, fore end cap & brass ramrod pipes. Its all original Walnut stock has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and service use. The Musket has its original iron ramrod & 2 sling swivels. These famous flintlock Brown Bess muskets were used in many wars and conflicts throughout history, including the American Revolutionary War of independence & The Napoleonic Wars as well as many others. The price for this historic piece includes UK delivery. N.B As an antique musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21851:3

£3,450.00