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Flintlock musket for the East India Company, 1779 circa
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Flintlock musket for the East India Company, 1779 circa
5920530 Flintlock musket for the East India Company, 1779 circa by British School, (18th Century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Flintlock musket for the East India Company, 1779 circa.
The lock and barrel bear the bale mark of the United East India Company, the date 1779 and the makers name Wilson.
This musket is of the simplified pattern with the.39 inch barrel, which was purchased in quantity in 1793 as an emergency issue for the British Army at the commencement of the Wars of the French Revolution (1793-1802).
Later known as the India Pattern Musket, from 1797 they were manufactured by the Board of Ordnance. The lock of this example is marked with the crowned W of the Companys Inspector of Small-arms, Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Windus, a half pay British Army officer who had been Lieutenant-Colonel of the 93rd Regiment of Foot when it was disbanded in 1763.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
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This print showcases a Flintlock musket for the East India Company, dating back to 1779. The intricate details of this historical artifact are truly remarkable. The lock and barrel proudly display the bale mark of the United East India Company, along with the date and maker's name, Wilson. This particular musket follows a simplified pattern with its . 39 inch barrel. Interestingly, it was acquired in large quantities in 1793 as an emergency issue for the British Army during the Wars of the French Revolution (1793-1802). Subsequently named the India Pattern Musket, these firearms were manufactured by the Board of Ordnance starting from 1797. The lock bears a significant marking –the crowned W– which represents Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Windus, who served as the Companys Inspector of Small-arms. Lieutenant-Colonel Windus had previously held a position in the British Army before being disbanded in 1763 while serving as Lieutenant-Colonel of Foot Regiment. This extraordinary piece offers us a glimpse into history and reminds us of how weaponry played an essential role during times of conflict and revolution. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, this Flintlock musket serves as both a testament to craftsmanship and an emblematic symbol representing past struggles and triumphs on distant shores.
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