Custom Long Land Pattern Brown Bess

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Here's a beautiful musket for a reenactor, shooter, or living history enthusiast. The First Model Long Land Pattern Brown Bess was utilized by both British and American militaries throughout the majority of the 18th Century. These giant muskets were originally built in the 1740's and are considered to be the first standardized British Infantry musket. These muskets first saw major service in America during the French and Indian War. While the crown had replaced the Long Land Pattern musket with an updated version known as the Short Land Pattern, by the beginning of the American Revolution, many units carried them throughout the war and they were one of the most commonly encountered muskets among the rank and file of the American army; making it one of the most significant firearms in American history.

This particular Long Land is a beautiful reproduction of the originals. Built from castings taken off original muskets, this piece started as an unassembled kit from the Rifle Shoppe. The builder of this musket did a beautiful job in assembling this kit, and his attention to detail has produced a 1:1 scale reproduction of an original in both size and weight. One look at this musket and it's immediately clear that it share's very little in common with it's Italian or Indian produced counterparts. The stock and furniture are much more graceful and organically-shaped than other reproductions and the finishing work is in a class all it's own.

The lock is marked "Willits" and all the engraving and lock markings are crisp and legible - not over sanded like many Rifle Shoppe kits. The lock throws a great spark and the cock holds solid on both full and half cock. The stock shaping is very finely executed and all the dimensions are all the same as originals. The stock also had a hand scraped finish just like the originals and is sealed with a hand rubbed oil finish.

The 46" barrel is in nice shape with historically accurate British proof marks applied to the breech. The bore is great with no rust or pitting to speak of. The furniture is nicely finished and matches the quality of the piece. This musket was finished in as-issued "armory bright" condition by the builder and doesn't appear to have been fired much, if at all.

This musket is sure to be the pride and joy of any 18th Century enthusiast.

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