My Christmas Present (2 Viewers)

[sceic2]

Since 1975, when my first child was born, Christmas has been a time to spoil the children. Now, 3 kids and 7 grandchildren later, it's time to spoil Santa.

This is a fully functional replica of a 1728 model Brown Bess with a wooden ram. The bayonet, and leather sling are also replicas. It has been fired once, for proofing by the arms dealer in Nova Scotia. I don't intend to fire it anytime soon, maybe?

Next is a British Heavy Dragoon Pistol. Maybe for Valentine's Day.

 

[Currahee Chris]

Nice to hear from you- that is a beautiful piece of weaponry- little nervouse with the bayonet still attached and leaning on the wall Congrats again on this beautiful addition,.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Very nice choice. I keep thinking about one or those, or a Baker, myself.

 

[DMNamiot]

Very cool but dont just put it on the wall that baby was made to conquer the known world! So take it out and put a few through it. I too am getting a very nice firearm this year but mine is for hunting here in Europe. I finally found a Drilling which is simply a three barrel firearm with a pair of shotgun barrels and a rifle barrel underneath. In my case its an early model hammer gun in 16 gauge and 9.3x74 R (rimmed cartridge) I will have it in hand in the new year but needless to say I am pretty excited to own it.

Dave

 

[beating retreat]

VERY VERY NICE

 

[fmethorst]

Nice! This is a classic historical firearm.

.75 caliber. Some serious short range stopping power.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

I also have a Long Land pattern musket made back in the 1970s by an English company, Coach & Harness. It has been fired so many times now that the frizzen is starting to give a weak spark. Time for a little work on it I guess.

I hope you have a chance to use your Dublin Castle Long Land pattern a bit before you hang it up on the wall!

Take a look at the website militaryheritage.com. They are now offering an accurate reproduction of a British shoulderbox and waistbelt 1740 to 1768.

This would be the proper 21 round black leather cartridge box supported by a buff leather shoulder belt with three double 'D' buckles. The waistbelt is also buff leather with a frog for a bayonet and hanger (sword). The set is $185.00 US for the set. This would be the most typical leathers for British Regiments of Foot of the period.

All the Best!
Ken

 

[wds0855]

That is a very nice firearm. I have alway been fond of those.
Congratulations!

Walt

 

[sceic2]

Take a look at the website militaryheritage.com. They are now offering an accurate reproduction of a British shoulderbox and waistbelt 1740 to 1768.

This would be the proper 21 round black leather cartridge box supported by a buff leather shoulder belt with three double 'D' buckles. The waistbelt is also buff leather with a frog for a bayonet and hanger (sword). The set is $185.00 US for the set. This would be the most typical leathers for British Regiments of Foot of the period. All the Best!Ken

Thank you Ken. I have been looking at militaryheritage.com for some time now. I did not get the Bess from them, I use a smaller company, Loyalistarms.com, but I appreciate your suggestion for the cartridge box and belt. All I need now is a period sword to go with it.

The interesting thing about this gun is that I have spent more on toy soldiers. I plan to put it next to my John Jenkins Seven-Years War Display cabinet.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi again!
Go to gggodwin.com and take a look at their 1742 and 1751 hangers. They are listed at $215.00 with scabbards and will complete your stand of arms if you elect to add these to your new musket.
The ones that they carry have a pretty good finish and blade. The scabbards have the proper locket and tooling on the leather too.
I would probably choose the 1742 because of the early style Long Land (1728) that you purchased.

Did you drill out the touch hole yet? As I recall Loyalist Arms ships theirs undrilled. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
All the Best,
Ken