British East India Company Pattern 1771 Brown Bess Musket Dated 1776 (w/ Bayonet): One Only Russian/Soviet Militaria Not convertible to operational state

Not convertible to operational state

it was a dream to shoot and was made to the highest of machining standards

under pressure from the authorities

Mk I with its exotic rear sight

British East India Company Pattern 1771 Brown Bess Musket Dated 1776 (w/ Bayonet): One Only Russian/Soviet Militaria Not convertible to operational stateOriginal Item, ONE ONLY: In 1771 The British East India Company adopted the 39" Barrel length for the standard Brown Bess Musket which had previously been 46" (as they never transitioned to the 42" barrel length). In 1796 the British Government also adopted the 39" Barrel length and logically designated it the P 1796 "India Pattern" Musket. We offer an Original East India Company contract Brown Bess Musket made by "GILL" with the early East India