East India Company Baker pattern musket, 39 inch .750 barrel marked with Indian arsenal stamps, lock and barrel with the C date code indicating manufacture in 1839, the last year of production, maker’s marking POTTS on the underside of the butt (Thomas Potts, setter-up of East India Company arms 1827-1842)
This was the common musket of the armies of the East India Company, manufactured from 1819-1839. It as also issued to some British regiments serving in India. Referred to as the Baker Pattern by D. Harding as Ezekiel Baker was instrumental in the simplified design and various improved features. Ref: D Harding, Small Arms of the East India Company Vol2 pp 64-70
Section 58 (2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18.
Dimensions: 140cm long
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Sold for £700
Auction: Two Day Arms, Militaria, Firearms, Shotguns, Antique Guns and Air Guns Sale 9th and 10th September, 10th Sep, 2021
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Lots 1- 198 to be sold on Thursday 9th September 11am
Lots 200 -605 to be sold on Friday 10th September at 11am
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