Brown Bess India Pattern Go Back to Musket Weapon: Brown Bess India PatternType: MusketCountry of Origin: United KingdomYear Adopted: 1793Caliber: 75 CaliberAction: Flint-LockOverall Length (mm): 1100.0Weight (kg): 4.00Effective Range (m): 100The Brown Bess India Pattern musket was a variation of the British Brown Bess musket, specifically designed for use by troops stationed in British India. Introduced around 1797, the India Pattern was essentially a simplified version of the Brown Bess, featuring a shorter barrel and lighter construction. Like other Brown Bess models, it was a .75 caliber smoothbore flintlock weapon, suitable for infantry use. Due to its shorter and lighter design, the India Pattern was well-suited for the needs of soldiers operating in the challenging conditions of India. It became the primary musket of the British East India Company's forces and was also widely used by the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Its ease of manufacture and portability made it a favored choice for overseas campaigns and colonial duties. While the Brown Bess India Pattern was eventually replaced by rifled muskets in the mid-19th century, it remains a historically significant weapon. Its extensive use in colonial warfare and the expansion of the British Empire solidified its place in military history, and examples of the musket are still sought after by collectors and historians today. Related Weapons: Brown Bess 3rd Model GalleryNo Articles Found No Videos Found