British New Land Pattern Flintlock Musket Made By Barnett, London – SOLD

British New Land Pattern Flintlock Musket Made By Barnett, London. Circa 1790’s.

This late 18th Century musket is in original flint, and made by Robert Barnett, a well known London arms maker.

The musket is stocked in walnut and is 57 1/2 inches overall length. The barrel is 42 inches and has London proofs as on the top of the barrel is marked “MINORIES LONDON.” MINORIES can refer to an area of London where many tradesman worked, or there is the possibility that the barrel in .75 caliber was made by a William Minories, who worked from the mid 1700s to this era I believe.
The lock is marked Barnett, and is 6 1/4 inches long; there are no other marks. The stock has a raised “beaver tail” around the barrel tang, The barrel is held to the stock by the use of wedges, with no wedge plates used. 4 brass ramrod pipes are fitted, with the last two toward the muzzle being “Pratt’s” pattern with the flared openings, and a large, flat side plate not typically seen on military muskets in this period, unless made for officer’s / sergeant’s use. All the furniture is brass. Finally, there is the typical military style “Bess” swell in the stock at the balance of the piece.

The oval brass escutcheon at the wrist, has the name “T. Chippindale” engraved at the center. I have to assume the spelling is correct with the second “i” used in place of “e” which is common to others by the name (such as Thomas Chippendale). This needs research, as I believe this was owned by an officer.

Ramrod extends a bit beyond the muzzle and may be a replacement, but an early one being this length.
The musket has a nice patina, might need some oil as metal is a bit dry. Very little pitting to metal; mechanics are fine, and overall in super condition for its age.