Original British Third Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the 32nd Regiment of Foot Martini-Henry Parts and the blades typically bore

and the blades typically bore the word "Germany" as well

The overall design and protection is very good and it is a wonder that Finland didn't notice the advantages it had compared to the German models

the cap still retains that iconic saddle shape

musings and notations

Original British Third Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the 32nd Regiment of Foot Martini-Henry Parts and the blades typically boreOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a beautiful example of the British THIRD MODEL Brown Bess musket, commonly referred to a the India Pattern because it was a virtual copy of the British East India Company's 1771 Windus Flintlock musket that used a 39" barrel. The War with Revolutionary France that led to the 20 years of War with Napoleon Bonaparte forced Britain to update its armaments for fear of Invasion. The third pattern Brown Bess had a