Being an ancient Roman and also German WWII reenactor, having bought my first flintlock, a 1st pattern 1742 long land Brown Bess, I am interested in acquiring a set of clothing, cocked hat, and footwear similar to yours, colonial American, civilian militia. Where can I find accurate garb for an impression? The musket originally came from Narragansett Arms in Illinois and is well made. Thanks Ben!
I really enjoy your videos Ben . I always come away having learned something. I’m putting together my own F&I period outfit, and was wondering if your hat is a bicorn or tricorn hat and also where you bought it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of history.
Thanks so much! This outfit is more 1770's to be fair. The hat is a tricorn or more correctly called a cocked hat as I've been told from the 1770-1780 time period. Bought this one from George Franks. He has an etsy page I believe. Thanks again and happy reenacting!
i did french and indian for a while . British regulars 1st royal scots. tons of fun, unfortunately the hobby died out and i gave it up. not much fun when you have 3 british regulars and 2 militiamen fighting 4 indians and frenchman lol
Thank you Sir! Yes indeed I do. Please see our website at www.hoffmanreproductions.com Also, please feel free to shoot me an email for all info. Thanks!
Great show, can you please tell me a ballpark figure of the value of one of these smooth bore musket guns that has been converted to percussion, my gun has been in the family forever and it's so nice with all the brass on it, but I can't seem to get any information about it. Thanks
@@HoffmanReproductions it’s nuts yet that musket you have had so many deferent variations during it time in service up to 1841 there was fire at the Tower of London and a quarter million Brown Bess muskets went up the chimney
Made some myself. Bought other pieces. The coat is off a cut from the 1770's and is called a frock coat. The vest or weskit, is from one made during the 1700's. I might suggest the company called James Towsend & Son. They have an online store that carries many such items for sale.
you can shoot a standard flint lock left-handed safely, I do (though admittedly, a left side lock is nicer). The issue is that there were no left handed military pattern arms made in period, so most companies making repro locks have no desire to make a mirror image for lefties. An unfinished, large Left side lock could be shaped to appear like a military lock, so that might work.
Yes Sir, some like 2 some like 3. I would say try one then the other to see if you get better accuracy. I prefer 3 myself so my horn is a one stop shop.
Some say it was the name of a horse owned by the Gentleman that helped develop the gun, Others say it was named after his sweetheart or the color of the stock. We'll most likely never know for sure.
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Beautiful musket, indeed!
Thank you most kindly!
Wonderful build there! Nothing is more enjoyable than a good flintlock, subbed :)
Thank you! They are fun!
Being an ancient Roman and also German WWII reenactor, having bought my first flintlock, a 1st pattern 1742 long land Brown Bess, I am interested in acquiring a set of clothing, cocked hat, and footwear similar to yours, colonial American, civilian militia. Where can I find accurate garb for an impression? The musket originally came from Narragansett Arms in Illinois and is well made. Thanks Ben!
Such a Absolutely Gorgeous Firelock. Love your authentic attire as well. Above the Best. Ty. 💙💚💜💟
Thank you most kindly!
Beautiful firelock! Brown Bess deluxe!! Has a good crack when fired!
Thank you! They are something cool to fire!
awesome work
Thanks a lot!
Easy to tell why it was later dubbed the "Long" Land Pattern
Nice job Ben enjoying your videos
Glad you like them!
Beautiful weapon!
Thank you!
From 6:01, you are blending in with your surroundings perfectly.
Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos Ben . I always come away having learned something. I’m putting together my own F&I period outfit, and was wondering if your hat is a bicorn or tricorn hat and also where you bought it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of history.
Thanks so much! This outfit is more 1770's to be fair. The hat is a tricorn or more correctly called a cocked hat as I've been told from the 1770-1780 time period. Bought this one from George Franks. He has an etsy page I believe. Thanks again and happy reenacting!
i did french and indian for a while . British regulars 1st royal scots. tons of fun, unfortunately the hobby died out and i gave it up. not much fun when you have 3 british regulars and 2 militiamen fighting 4 indians and frenchman lol
You just gained a new subscriber! Great video! If I may ask, do you build and sell muskets, and if so, how can I buy from you?
Thank you Sir! Yes indeed I do. Please see our website at www.hoffmanreproductions.com Also, please feel free to shoot me an email for all info. Thanks!
Shes a beauty for sure!
Thank you!
I bet the Brown Bess is really rare to find
Indeed. Originals are a rare today.
Great show, can you please tell me a ballpark figure of the value of one of these smooth bore musket guns that has been converted to percussion, my gun has been in the family forever and it's so nice with all the brass on it, but I can't seem to get any information about it. Thanks
Thank you! Would need to see a photo's to offer any opinions of your gun Sir. Please feel free to email at hoffmanreproduction@yahoo.com
I’ve heard that musket was updated in the beginning of the 1750s with an iron ramrod and for end cap at the front of the gun
Yes Sir, the Bess went through a great many changes as time went on. This model would have been see much during the early part of the war.
@@HoffmanReproductions it’s nuts yet that musket you have had so many deferent variations during it time in service up to 1841 there was fire at the Tower of London and a quarter million Brown Bess muskets went up the chimney
The Brown Bess musket is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship
Could you possibly tell me where you got your attire and and the proper names for the jackets and such please. Thank you
Made some myself. Bought other pieces. The coat is off a cut from the 1770's and is called a frock coat. The vest or weskit, is from one made during the 1700's. I might suggest the company called James Towsend & Son. They have an online store that carries many such items for sale.
What did you use to finish the stock? I'm waiting on parts for a 1742 pattern bess currently.
Chromium trioxide acid, logwood stain & 7 coats of true oil thinned with turpentine
What vendor sold you this? I've been looking for a early pattern 63 inch long brown bess, the only ones I can find is the 2nd pattern by Pedersoli.
Nice looking gun. Just out of curiosity is it possible to get one made for a left handed shooter
Thank you! Not sure, you would need to contact The Riffle Shoppe to find out.
you can shoot a standard flint lock left-handed safely, I do (though admittedly, a left side lock is nicer). The issue is that there were no left handed military pattern arms made in period, so most companies making repro locks have no desire to make a mirror image for lefties. An unfinished, large Left side lock could be shaped to appear like a military lock, so that might work.
what do you use for stain and finish on the stock ?
A stain called magic maple and a light wash of logwood on top of that. 7 coats of true oil varnish, then buffed out with pumice & oil mixed together.
@@HoffmanReproductions thanks
What number black powder did you use to prime?
3f in both the pan and main charge.
Thank you, I have recently read 2f as main charge 3f primer. Wow so it is ok 3f all the way around?
Yes Sir, some like 2 some like 3. I would say try one then the other to see if you get better accuracy. I prefer 3 myself so my horn is a one stop shop.
@@HoffmanReproductions thank you very much for your time
who was this weapon named after?
Some say it was the name of a horse owned by the Gentleman that helped develop the gun, Others say it was named after his sweetheart or the color of the stock. We'll most likely never know for sure.