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    Talking of black powder

    G'day folks,

    I thought I might post some pics of my latest finds. Having followed the blackpowder thread with much interest, I see that people here have alot of knowledge and I appreciate that.

    I've recently been offered (and accepted) a package deal for four firearms. They are a Brown Bess, a 3-band Enfield, a Snider-Enfield and a Martini Henry. I can get more pics if it is of any help.

    I'm particularly curious about the Brown Bess. It was described to me as a 'Trade Pattern' musket, and it has no maker details. It is pretty old, well alot older than the modern reproductions, but I have no idea of details

    If anyone has any guesses or ideas, I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts.

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    Nice package deal, Matt. Are the old BP cartridge rifles popular down under?

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    Nice finds. The Bess doesn't look Britishicon regulation to me. Perhaps a commercial "volunteer pattern" gun? (ie, no cypher, no maker's mark, no beavertail ledge, and swept back trigger guard)
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    There were large numbers of generic muskets made. Ships' stores, private companies, individual commercial sales, "trade", etc. Yours looks to be a good solid arm, but it could be difficult to tie it to a particular user. What proofs does it have?

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