Original British Private Purchase Brown Bess Flintlock Carbine by Barnett of London - c.1800 Manufacture Type_Original Items under Commanding Officer Col

under Commanding Officer Col

Though unhurt

The original chin strap is missing

The World War II men who wore these began to call them the Mae West

Front length: 34"

Original British Private Purchase Brown Bess Flintlock Carbine by Barnett of London - c.1800 Manufacture Type_Original Items under Commanding Officer ColOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "Brown Bess" Flintlock carbine, almost certainly a "private purchase" item, as it does not bear any royal or military proof marks. This fine example dates from the turn of the 18th century, and is marked on the lock plate BARNETT LONDON. Thomas Barnett started work in London in 1750 until 1800 when the firm became Barnett & Son. In 1835 the firm was named "John Barnett & Sons" and from 1875 until