Original British East India Company Percussion Musket Cut-down to Carbine by Manton & Co. London - c. 1840
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Original Item: One of a Kind. Well this is definitely quite interesting! Here we have a very nice East India Company Percussion carbine, which began its life as a full length musket. It was cut down to "Saddle Carbine" length, and now features a smooth bore 2 1 / 2” inch barrel, and is 36" in overall length. As there is no longer any bayonet catch, it is unfortunately not possible to tell what model of EIC musket it started life as.
This example, unlike many we see, was not made overseas, but instead was definitely manufactured in Britain. This carbine was originally made as a musket by MANTON in England, and is marked on the lock:
MANTON & CO. LONDON
Joseph Manton and Sons were one of London's foremost Gun Makers that opened in 1795 and ceased trading in 1877. The lock looks to be an early percussion pattern, or possibly converted from flintlock. The carbine has a short ramrod, somewhat crudely made, held in place to two ramrod pipes. The lock functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full.
Fully cleaned and ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: circa 1840 - cut down later
Caliber: .75"
Cartridge Type: Ball and Powder
Barrel Length: 20 1/2 Inches
Overall Length: 36Inches
Action type: Side Action Percussion Lock
Feed System: Muzzle Loading
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