The Brown Bess was the musket used by the English during their empire extension and consolidation in both India and America. A veteran of the Seven Years War, it was also used by Wellington during the war in the Iberian Peninsula and at Waterloo. It was used worldwide by the English, their European allies, and even by Mexican troops who carried the Brown Bess all the way through to their last battle with the US in 1847 at Chapultepec.

The lock of our reproduction carries the signature of gunsmith William Grice along with the date 1762, the crown, and the initials GR (Georgius Rex). The smooth-bore barrel is made of satin finished steel, and the stock is oil-finished walnut. Bayonet and scabbard are available.

The Brown Bess was the musket used by the English during their empire extension and consolidation in both India and America. A veteran of the Seven Years War, it was also used by Wellington during the war in the Iberian Peninsula and at Waterloo. It was used worldwide by the English, their European allies, and even by Mexican troops who carried the Brown Bess all the way through to their last battle with the US in 1847 at Chapultepec.

The lock of our reproduction carries the signature of gunsmith William Grice along with the date 1762, the crown, and the initials GR (Georgius Rex). The smooth-bore barrel is made of satin finished steel, and the stock is oil-finished walnut. Bayonet and scabbard are available.

Taking design from the famous 1777 French musket, the US 1816 musket was originally produced between 1816 and 1844 in the arsenals at both Harpers Ferry and Springfield. First produced in large quantities as flintlocks, they were later converted to percussion locks for the Civil War. The polished steel barrel is fastened to the stock via two bands, and the oil finished walnut stock bears the government “J.P.” proof mark.

Inspired by the Charleville Model 1763 musket, the 1795 was the first military arm produced in the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts. With many French Model 1763 parts being held in stock at Springfield for repairs, War Ministry Secretary Timothy Pickering suggested their utilization for initial production.  In all, approximately 85,000 units were produced through 1814.

This Pedersoli replica faithfully copies an original manufactured between 1799 and 1802. All furniture is made of steel and the stock is walnut.

War tactics developed during the Seven Years War identified the need for accelerated rate of fire. In response, France adopted a new, stronger, infantry musket in 1763. The new musket was found to be too heavy and was replaced again only three years later by the 1766 Model. Promoted by M. de Montbeillard, Inspector of the Manufacturer of Saint-Etienne, more than 150,000 units were produced until 1769 when it was replaced by the Model 1770/71. France distributed numerous Model 1766 muskets to troops of the newly born United States of America for use in their war for independence.