Original Rare British Sea Service Brown Bess Musket Circa 1765-1769 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Wood surface is dark and

Wood surface is dark and un-cleaned

The remaining revolvers were purchased by private means and shipped to the Confederacy for use with the 34th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry (Witcher's Nighthawks)

dates and manufacturers markings

Typical embroidered gold band around helmet top and quality embossed brass scaled chinstraps with Flaming Grenade devices above the ears at the connection points

Original Rare British Sea Service Brown Bess Musket Circa 1765-1769 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Wood surface is dark andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare and unusual musket. It started life with a 42" barrel but was shortened to 39. 5. The full length wood fore end was never fitted with a brass nose cap and finished 1 8" shy of the barrel muzzle. There are three brass ramrod pipes including a throat pipe which is unusual for a Naval musket. The side plate is classic early "flat" pattern with tail to rear. The trigger guard has correct "ball" front