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British India Pattern FL Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
British India Pattern FL Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
British India Pattern Flintlock Carbine, with regimental markings to triggerguard, NSNV, .69 cal., 20'' barrel, bright finish, 9-1/4'' ring bar to left side, brass forend cap, rod mountings, triggerguard and buttplate. Triggerguard marked ''R5/E/43''. Originally produced for the United East India Co. whose Board of Ordnance purchased large numbers to supply British troops after the Revolutionary Government of France declared war on Britain, Spain and Holland in 1793. Produced by a variety of gunsmiths, this lockplate is lightly marked and difficult to read. Many were not marked at all. Condition is very good showing light carbon spotting to barrel. Clear proofmarks at breech. Stock with darkening, dings, and scuffs, with comb very similar to that found on the Brown Bess musket. Cleaning rod swivel has gone missing. A nice example of a difficult-to-find British martial arm. Est.: $2,500-$3,500.