Original British Tower Marked P-1809 Third Model Brown Bess Musket with Banister Rail Stock P-1853 Enfield the cross guard is fitted

the cross guard is fitted with "high horns" another early feature not expected at that time

These are British manufacture ex-Nepal

classic front sight and buck horn rear sight

It consisted of a swiveling cast handle with attached rod segment

The battalion later moved to Guadalcanal fighting alongside the 1st Marine Raiders in the Tasimboko raid and the Battle of Edson's Ridge

Original British Tower Marked P-1809 Third Model Brown Bess Musket with Banister Rail Stock P-1853 Enfield the cross guard is fittedOriginal Item: One only. Nearly always overlooked and mistaken for the P 1796 Third Model Brown Bess musket, the P 1809 is nearly identical but for the reinforced flintlock hammer. This was known as a ring neck hammer or cock, and distributes the load on the hammer much more effectively, making cracks from normal use extremely rare. The lock bears the CROWN over G. R royal cypher, as well as TOWER across the tail. The squared tang barrel bears British