A Good Antique British Military / Militia India Pattern 3rd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with original sword socket bayonet

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 A Good Antique British Military / Militia India Pattern 3rd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with original sword socket bayonet, circa. 1805-1820.  38.75", .78 caliber smooth-bore steel barrel struck on the top of the breech with (2) proof marks, a small "CROWN" over "GP" (Gunmakers Proof), a small "CROWN" over "V" (Viewed), and an unidentified mark in-between.  All iron surfaces exhibit light salt & pepper surface rust pitting.  Standard 3rd model India Pattern all brass furniture.  The slightly convex lock is marked "TOWER" (Tower of London), a "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III).  The musket is in its original flintlock configuration.  The stock is solid with a chip missing from the rear portion at the barrel tang, a few nicks, dings, and scratches from years of service.  The left side of the stock is stamped "D G" ?  The stock retains the original varnish.  Correct steel button head ram rod.  A good untouched example in good mechanical working order...

NOTE:  It is unusual to find a musket retaining the original bayonet !

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