Tower BRITISH FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE w/ Bayonets
The following was emailed to me by an informed viewer """Hello, This is a British Baker rifle. It was introduced in 1805 for military service and saw action against Napoleon. Many were sold to Mexico and were used in the attack on the Alamo."""
<4> This is a British Tower signed Flintlock Cavalry Carbine, .65 Bore with a 30" round barrel complete with 2 Bayonets. The lock is marked with a "Crown over G.R." and the well-known London maker "TOWER" appears across the tail of the Lock Plate. The Carbine has brass Trigger Guard, Patch Box and Butt Plate, Side plate, and two ramrod pipes. The weapon is fitted with a Ram Rod and the butt stock has the very distinctive "rail" or "comb" of the earlier weapons. The iron surfaces have a smooth brown patina except in the region around where the Bayonet was installed while the condition of the wood is excellent as can be seen in the photos. The lock action works 100% correct. This piece came out of an estate and I do not know its specific history. No FFL license is required. The cost of shipping/ insurance is $57.
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