British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764 vs Brown Bess

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British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764

HandgunsDiscontinued

Brown Bess

Other WeaponsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764

Brown Bess

Manufacturer

Various Ordnance Contractors (Ketland, Nock, etc.)

Royal Small Arms Factory / various contractors

Country

United Kingdom

Production

1764–1790

1722–1838

Units produced

~30,000

Over 4,300,000

Specifications

Spec

British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764

Brown Bess

Overall length

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1,460-1,600mm (57.5-63 in)

Barrel length

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990-1,170mm (39-46 in)

Weight

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4.8 kg (10.5 lb)

Magazine capacity

—

Single-shot, muzzle-loading

Action type

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Flintlock, single-shot, muzzle-loading

Trigger type

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Single-stage, no set trigger

Sights

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Bayonet lug as front 'sight' only — no rear sight (smoothbore)

Calibers

British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764

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Brown Bess

44 Caliber

British Sea Service Pistol Model 1764 Brown Bess

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