History of Brown Bess and Techniques for Accurate Reproduction | Gunmakers Fair at Kempton
In this seminar from the 2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, Muzzleloader Builder Dave Person shares the history of Brown Bess, including it's origins, important dates, designers and the variety of patterns of Brown Bess through the years. Video Recording Sponsored by @ILoveMuzzleloading Video Chapters: 3:00 “Why is it called Brown Bess” 5:31 Evolution of the King’s Musket 15:03 The Long Land Muskets 17:30-1769 20:06 Pattern 1742 21:52 Pattern 1756 24:10 The Short Land Muskets 1757-1777 29:32 Making the King’s Musket 34:58 Brown Bess Lock Making 37:10 Brown Bess Key Details 54:38 Brown Bess Coloring 01:04:00 Q&A "Our mission is to preserve and present the art and industry of making early American muzzleloading firearms and accouterments. Bringing together artisans and crafts people that help create and support the gunmaking industry. Promote muzzleloading by giving seminars on topics such as gun making, horn making, bag making, gun collecting, match competition, hunting, historical re-enactments, and other educational based programs.” Follow us Online: Facebook: / gunmakersfairkempton Instagram: / gunmakers_fair_at_kempton

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