FALSE TOWER OR BROWN BESS

Fernando K · 24th March 2018, 04:31 PM

Here in Argentina, in a Historical Museum, is a musket of smooth anima that at first sight seems to be regulation of the English forces. But looking closely, it is known that it is a Belgian reproduction of the time, produced around 1810.

On the plate of the lock, there is the familiar word TOWER the royal crown with the number GR, but also, above the crown, a letter W crowned, which does not correspond to the English models, and an arrow, under the bread which aims to imitate the "broad arrow", which indicates ownership of the Crown.

In the barrel, the ELG punch of the Liege Test Bench, and two false punches intended to imitate the English: a test punch of the Tower, but placed inverted, two scepters crossed and crowned, and a punch with GR crowned and the broad arrow, which indicates ownership of the Crown. But placed inversely, the test punch of the Tower was placed first, closer to the end of the barrel and on this the punch of real property.

In the lower part of the barrel, near the ear, the initials HM or WM.

Affectionately. Fernando K

24th March 2018, 04:31 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 669	FALSE TOWER OR BROWN BESS Here in Argentina, in a Historical Museum, is a musket of smooth anima that at first sight seems to be regulation of the English forces. But looking closely, it is known that it is a Belgian reproduction of the time, produced around 1810. On the plate of the lock, there is the familiar word TOWER the royal crown with the number GR, but also, above the crown, a letter W crowned, which does not correspond to the English models, and an arrow, under the bread which aims to imitate the "broad arrow", which indicates ownership of the Crown. In the barrel, the ELG punch of the Liege Test Bench, and two false punches intended to imitate the English: a test punch of the Tower, but placed inverted, two scepters crossed and crowned, and a punch with GR crowned and the broad arrow, which indicates ownership of the Crown. But placed inversely, the test punch of the Tower was placed first, closer to the end of the barrel and on this the punch of real property. In the lower part of the barrel, near the ear, the initials HM or WM. Affectionately. Fernando K Attached Images