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Brown Bess
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1722 - 1838
Caliber
Overview
The Brown Bess is the iconic British Land Pattern Musket that served as the standard infantry firearm of the British Empire from 1722 to 1838. A .75 caliber smoothbore flintlock musket, it was used in conflicts ranging from the American Revolutionary War to the Napoleonic Wars.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1,460-1,600mm (57.5-63 in)
Barrel Length
990-1,170mm (39-46 in)
Weight
4.8 kg (10.5 lb)
Mechanical
Action Type
Flintlock, single-shot, muzzle-loading
Trigger Type
Single-stage, no set trigger
Sights Type
Bayonet lug as front 'sight' only — no rear sight (smoothbore)
Magazine Capacity
Single-shot, muzzle-loading
Additional Information
action
Flintlock, muzzle-loading, smoothbore
barrel
1,170mm (46 in) Long Land Pattern, 990mm (39 in) Short Land Pattern
bayonet
17-inch triangular socket bayonet
caliber
.75 caliber (19mm) — smoothbore, undersized ball for rapid reloading
rate_of_fire
2-3 rounds per minute (trained soldier), up to 4 expert
effective_range
50-100 m volley fire, inaccurate beyond due to smoothbore
How does the Brown Bess compare?
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