Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket Accession Number: REL24670

Description

Short Land Pattern flintlock (Brown Bess) musket. Lock marked Tower with 'crown' over GR. Swan neck cock. Number 55 stamped behind escutcheon plate on the stock wrist. Barrel marked WH.

Contextual Description

This type of weapon was used by British troops serving in the colonies between 1788-1814.

Details

Accession Number
REL24670
Manufactured by
Tower of London
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Metal
Material: Wood
Measurement
Calibre
Date Made
c 1785
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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