Can anyone shed a bit of light on this Brown Bess?

[Gordoncourtney]

I have one just like it. It’s a very late 3rd model.

Mine came from an Afghanistan bazaar with a bayonet.

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There’s been thousands of Bess made. Prior to 1790 most had weak swan neck locks , the one I have is actually an Indian reproduction .

However soon after 1790 the East india company wanted a stronger lock as photo , most seem between 1810&1820 I have several one quite corroded. I missed a lock for £260 which was made by a London lock make for private purchase such is bidding on eBay the corroded lock was £240 but it sparks very well