British Pattern 1793 Brown Bess India Pattern Type 1 .79 cailber (AL7840)

NSN, .79 caliber, 39.25" round smoothbore barrel, circa 1794-1809. Overall good condition, barrel is a dark grey/brown patina with surface oxidition noted. Lock plate has been polished with "Crown and Tower" still visible. Wood shows scratches, dings and marring. A 3" crack is visible from the forward of the trigger guard to front side plate screw. Action holds at half and full cock.