This is a 66 caliber smooth bore that was copied from an original in the Smithsonian Museum collection. These guns were produced to the specifications of the British Ordinance Department. Officers were usually from wealthy aristocratic families so their weapons were scaled down from the big Bess models and closer to the more sophisticated English Fowler of the day, befitting their status. They are also known as the Light Dragoon Pattern Brown Bess.
Our reproduction is entirely made in the USA. Parts are readily available and fully guaranteed. The steel is polished and left in the white like the originals. It was a favorite of the Rogers Rangers especially after dulling or browning the steel and darkening and dulling the stock for concealment.
The stock is in black walnut and fully inlet for the octagon to round tapered 37 ¾” barrel in 66 smooth. Length of pull is 13 7/8”. Overall length is 53 1/8” and 8 lbs. in weight.
The Officers model round faced flintlock is scaled down from the Bess Lock and cast engraved with the British Crown. This fine lock is manufactured and assembled, polished, tempered and tuned in the USA and fully guaranteed.
The trim is investment cast from the originals in solid brass. The thimbles are sized for the 1/4″ steel ram rod and flared tip. Two steel sling swivels are included for easy carry. Officers carried swords so no need for a bayonet lug. These guns had a proper sterling silver front sight and a “top hat” tang bolt rear.
This is not a cheap import from India. No teak wood stock, soft frizzens or hard to get parts. This is the kit version of our new K-5 Officers light dragoon kit, copied from originals in the Smithsonian Museum. This very accurate British Military Light Dragoon model Bess is ready for your personal choice of an armory gun or custom Rogers Rangers.
We’re proud to be able to offer it to you at a modest
$1999 with free shipping
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