British War of 1812 era Brown Bess New Land 1805 Pattern Musket
The British War of 1812 Era Brown Bess New Land 1805 Pattern Musket represents a workhorse firearm of the era.
"Brown Bess" is a nickname for the various Land Pattern Muskets used by the British military for over a century. This specific musket refers to the New Land Pattern introduced in 1805.
The New Land Pattern musket was a smoothbore, muzzle-loading flintlock weapon. It was reliable, relatively easy to manufacture, and saw extensive use by British forces during the War of 1812, including battles fought in North America.
