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Musket, Flintlock, . 75 In New Land Pattern
New Land Pattern. 75 in Light Infantry musket, 1810 (c). Utilising the same lock and general characteristics of the Infantry Musket this weapon has a shorter, 39 in barrel, improved sights and a trigger guard modified to improve the soldiers grip. Although approved in 1803 none were produced until 1810. Date: circa 1810
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Media ID 20162295
© he National Army Museum / Bubblepunk
1803 1810 Approved Barrel Characteristics Grip Guard Improve Improved Infantry Lock Modified Musket Produced Shorter Sights Trigger Weapon Utilising
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a New Land Pattern 75 in Light Infantry Musket from around 1810. The New Land Pattern musket, approved in 1803 but not produced until a decade later, is a shorter, more agile version of the standard Infantry Musket. With a 39-inch barrel, improved sights, and a trigger guard modified to enhance the soldier's grip, this weapon was specifically designed for the light infantry units that operated in a more flexible and mobile role compared to their line infantry counterparts. The New Land Pattern 75 musket utilizes the same lock and general characteristics of the Infantry Musket, but its shorter barrel and enhanced features made it a more effective weapon in the rapidly changing battlefields of the early 19th century. The musket's improved sights allowed for greater accuracy at longer ranges, while the modified trigger guard enabled soldiers to fire the weapon more easily and quickly, giving them a decisive edge in combat. Despite its approval in 1803, none of these muskets were produced until 1810. This print provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military technology during this period, showcasing the attention to detail and innovative design that went into creating weapons that would give British soldiers a crucial advantage on the battlefield.
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