Original English Made Portuguese Issue Sea Service Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket from the Peninsula Wars French Helmets Recently acquired from a veteran's

Recently acquired from a veteran's estate this is without a doubt the most impressive battle flag of the German WW2 era

The recoil spring assembly is currently easily obtainable on the open market at a reasonable cost

The original rounds were the

the lug hole brazed on the underside of the barrel to hold the fore-end and cross pin common to MkI & II rifles were discontinued

while others drowned in the attempt

Original English Made Portuguese Issue Sea Service Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket from the Peninsula Wars French Helmets Recently acquired from a veteran'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Sea Service pattern Brown Bess was made between 17781854. Typically issued to Royal Navy ships, drawn by men as required, Marines used Sea Service weapons when deployed as part of a ship's company but were issued India Pattern weapons when serving ashore. This example dates from the early 19th century and was made for England's oldest ally Portugal under contract issued originally by King Don Pedro III. He came