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Brown Bess vs Potzdam Musket
Side-by-side technical comparison
Brown Bess
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Potzdam Musket
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Brown Bess
Potzdam Musket
Production
1722–1838
1720–1840
Units produced
Over 4,300,000
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Specifications
Spec
Brown Bess
Potzdam 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
Potzdam Musket
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