MUSKET, 'Tower', 'Brown Bess', British
W1970.417
East India pattern muzzle
.753 calibre, ignition /flintlock
2 sling swivels top and T guard. 3 pipes and pins
Top piece of flint damp broken off
8 in green paint on butt
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.417 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Feb 1962 |
Material
| Brass/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 1376mm |
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| length | 992mm | barrel |
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