British “Brown Bess” by danapommet
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I had the opportunity to attend a presentation of old weapons. This is a “Brown Bess” being fired. They were manufactured in Great Britain and were the British Army weapon of choice from 1722 – 1838. Grice manufactured the one being demonstrated, in 1762, which is a smoothbore flintlock. It weighs 10.5 lbs (4.8kg), is 58.5 inches (149cm) long and fired a 19mm lead ball. The triangular cross section bayonet , not attached for this demo, is 17 inches (43cm) long. It was accurate up to 100 yards. The list of countries that preferred this rifle was extensive from America to the Zulu warriors. Dimensions from Wikipedia.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a peak and for all your previous comments and favs.
Dana
Comments (22)
MagikUnicorn
Excellent shot !
orig_buggy
LOL...yeaa I agree with Magic!! I could not imagine shooting one of those!!
Buffalo1
A fine photo of a classic musket at work. A good shot from any point of view!
MrsLubner
The length of the barrels of the old flintlocks has always amazed me. This is a fantastic shot (both his and yours LOL)
tennesseecowgirl
Great work Dana.
Richardphotos
I bet it has some kick. outstanding capture
myrrhluz
Great capture! I love the smoke.
angelafair
Fantastic shot....no pun intended! Nice photo too! lol
3x3
lovely shot my friend x
0rest4wicked
Ah yes, only in New England. Twas great growing up with the history! Nice effect with the smoke, gives that action feel to the photo.
A_Joker_B
Great shot !!
DAVER2112
Excellent image Dana. I really like the composition and the smoke and the old fence. Really nice. :)
jendellas
Good old England, don't manufacture much of their own these days!!!! :o) Is this what is meant by Gunsmoke!!!!
sandra46
wonderful shot! Bessie was a great weapon! and a fav by museums!
PD154
Excellent shot Dana, love how you captured this, the smoke is great.
tpx1
great shot!
flavia49
fantastic picture!!!
BessieB
A superb photo Dana, great how you captured the actual aftermath
Katraz
A great picture only one thing wrong you didn't catch the shot in flight.:-)
moochagoo
Really superb atmosphere !
lucindawind
very nice photo ! I love old re inactments
Str4wB34ry
'Bang'....echo Fabulous capture creating a wonderful period look with great atmosphere thanks to the smoke and light.