where to find brown bess

[gunny710]

Hi, I'm new to CGN and just trying to navigate my way around. I am looking for a 1800s brown Bess, I am fascinated by these and always wanted one, I am looking for a good replica that is not too expensive, can anyone help?

 

[JimDO]

http://www.empantiques.com/

These people in upstate NY had one in original but rough shape a few months ago

 

[tumbleweeds13]

There's one for sale on the Muzzleloading Forum ( a Pedersoli with the Pedersoli bayonet) for a pretty reasonable price. Do a search to find the website.

 

[1861]

Here's two Canadian sources:

I haven't dealt with Lion's Den,so I don't know what their muskets are like:
http://cannonsplus.com/Muskets.htm

I have a Loyalist Arms M1842 Springfield smoothbore musket that I'm happy with,but I
don't know what their Brown Bess muskets are like:
http://www.loyalistarms.ca/muskets.html

 

[Jman91]

Marstar has the Pedersoli replica on sale.

http://marstar.ca/dynamic/product.jsp?productid=75949

If you want an original, not that I would be inclined to shoot it, check these guys out:
http://www.ima-usa.com/original-bri...tlock-musket-nepalese-gurkha-marked-lock.html

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

Track has a kit for the First Model (mid 1700's), h ttp://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/GunKit.aspx/603/1/1746-BROWN-BESS-MUSKET-PARTS-LIST

Getting flinters & kits out of the states is a non-issue so don't be afraid to poke around some of the US sites if you can't find one in Canada.

Originals show up from time to time, there's been a couple on the EE over the past year; and some on the Collector's Source. Refinished/poor condition they fall well under a grand; and depending on condition, climb well into the thousands

 

[Alex_Zues]

There are replicas out there that can shoot and there are replicas out there for re-enacting, but weren't made for firing actual projectiles. Depending on what you want the musket for, that could be an important factor.

 

[maple leaf]

Shooter's Choice in Waterloo has at least two Pedersoli Brown Bess flintlocks in stock that I know of. 1-866-257-7270 or gunroom@shooterschoice.com