Brown Bess vs French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

Side-by-side technical comparison

Brown Bess

Other WeaponsDiscontinued

French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

RiflesDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Brown Bess

French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

Manufacturer

Royal Small Arms Factory / various contractors

Manufacture d'Armes de Charleville

Country

United Kingdom

France

Production

1722–1838

1763–1770

Units produced

Over 4,300,000

~100,000

Specifications

Spec

Brown Bess

French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

Overall length

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

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Barrel length

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

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Weight

4.8 kg (10.5 lb)

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Magazine capacity

Single-shot, muzzle-loading

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Action type

Flintlock, single-shot, muzzle-loading

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Trigger type

Single-stage, no set trigger

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Sights

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

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Calibers

Brown Bess

44 Caliber

French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

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Brown Bess French Model 1763 Infantry Musket

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