Original U.S. 11th New York Artillery Regiment Presentation Brown Bess Musket Circa 1806-1819 Czech Militaria so the MkIII version of

so the MkIII version of the Breech block featured a locking bolt on the rear of the block

Captain Browne was involved in the fighting near Seerporah

is indicated not only by its nickname

M40 style with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown

Original U.S. 11th New York Artillery Regiment Presentation Brown Bess Musket Circa 1806-1819 Czech Militaria so the MkIII version ofOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a truly interesting "AMERICAN" Presentation Musket given to a Sergeant in the 11th New York Artillery in approximately 1819. Raised in 1806 in New York City due to rising tensions with Great Britain the 11th became the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. In 1812 it was designated the 11th Regiment of Artillery. Lieutenant William Kumbel served as adjutant in the War of 1812 and was commissioned Captain