Original British Napoleonic P-1796 Third Model Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Category_MG 34 Accessories It measures 35 1/2" in

It measures 35 1/2" in overall length and is fitted with a curved blade of 30" which is definitely a choice example

It was of a looser weave to provide a better grip

There are also markings on the handset

These headbands are extremely rare

Original British Napoleonic P-1796 Third Model Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Category_MG 34 Accessories It measures 35 1/2" inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Acquired recently from a large military show, this is a fantastic well marked third Pattern Brown Bess, with the 39" barrel adopted in 1796. Also known as the "India Pattern", it was the standard Musket of the line during 1815, the time of the Battle of Waterloo. This example also still retains the "bannister rail" butt stock, a feature that was basically done away with after 1807. The musket has a full 39"