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This model was officially introduced for use in 1769, for the British Infantry. This was Basically and adoption of the Short Land Pattern for Dragoons with the exceptions of the ramrod pipes and steel rammer. It is similar to the 1755 with the exception of it’s 42" barrel and new butt plate tang shape. Locks were large 1755 pattern with the single screw showing behind the cock until 1777 when the new smaller lock was adopted which has two screws showing behind the cock and the new flat sided comb on the cock. The flat side plate was adapted in 1775. In 1779 there was a new flared 2nd thimble adapted called the Pratt thimble. Please specify which type of lock you have when ordering parts for original guns. The barrel is 42" tapered round, in .75 or .77 caliber. Our Short Land stock pattern is set up for the early large lock and hardware as we believe it is doubtfull that any of the later patterns chould have been used in the American Revolution.
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We stock many items, but each item is custom cast or made by us to the exact specifications of the originals parts, we have copied. Due to the investment casting process which we use there are sometimes delays due to this process which in turn requires patience from our customers, the average delivery time on our parts is between 60 and 90 days, if the parts you order are not in stock. We assure you that the quality of our parts is well worth any wait, as many of the items we make have never been offered by anyone before. If you are serious about the authenticity of your weapon then the time will be a small price to pay. Many of the pictures shown on this web site are of original pieces. We do not sell any original pieces on this web site only reproduction's of the original parts we have copied. If the item description does not say assembled then you are buying the castings of that particular item. To see the difference between an assembled lock and a set of lock castings please click the button below.
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