Dixie Gunworks Brown Bess 2nd Model 1769 42″ .75 Cal BP Flintlock Musket
SOLD FOR: $1,475.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO012
Make: Dixie Gunworks, Made in Japan by Miroku
Model: Tower Brown Bess Short Land Pattern 1769
Serial#: 962
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1980s and 1990s
Caliber: .75 Cal Black Powder
Action Type: Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading Flintlock Black Powder Rifle.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Japan 962”. The top of the barrel is marked “Dixie Gunworks”. The lock plate is marked “Tower” with the King George marks.
Barrel Length: 42″ Smoothbore
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a rectangular block fixed to the barrel. There is no rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one piece hardwood with side plate, lock plate, straight grip, straight raised comb, brass buttplate, brass capped forend, four brass ramrod pipes, and installed ramrod. There are scratches and pressure dents throughout. The LOP is 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock has been partially refinished. There are sanding marks throughout. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There is a small crack near the left side of the buttplate. Overall this stock rates in Very Good condition for a refinish.
Type of Finish: Arsenal Bright, Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is very little fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This musket retains about 90% of its finish. There are a few scratches and corrosion stains throughout. The brass is tarnished and age darkened. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The flint sparks. We have not fired this musket. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. There is a brass flash guard on the flash pan.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: Steel ramrod.
Our Assessment: The Brown Bess musket is one of the most iconic military firearms of the 18th century and served as the standard infantry arm of the British Empire for well over a century. The Short Land Pattern musket, introduced in the mid 1700s and commonly associated with the 1769 pattern, was widely used by British forces during major conflicts including the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. Chambered in .75 caliber and equipped with a long smoothbore barrel, the Brown Bess was designed for rapid loading and volley fire rather than precision accuracy, reflecting the infantry tactics of the period.
This example is a modern reproduction imported by Dixie Gun Works and manufactured in Japan by Miroku, a company well known for producing high quality reproduction firearms. During the late 20th century, Dixie Gun Works supplied a wide range of historically inspired muzzleloading firearms to collectors, reenactors, and black powder enthusiasts. The musket closely follows the classic Brown Bess configuration with a 42 inch smoothbore barrel, flintlock ignition system, brass furniture, and the distinctive full length military stock typical of British service muskets.
This musket remains in good to very good overall condition and retains approximately 90 percent of its metal finish with scattered scratches and minor corrosion staining visible on the metal surfaces. The brass furniture has developed a natural darkened patina from age and handling. The hardwood stock shows sanding marks from partial refinish work along with scratches and compression dents, and a small crack is noted near the left side of the buttplate. The bore is bright and rates approximately 9.5 out of 10 with minimal fouling present. The flintlock functions correctly and produces sparks, and the musket includes its steel ramrod and a brass flash guard installed on the pan. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF