The Pedersoli Gibbs Pattern 1756 is a reproduction of the British Long Land Pattern musket (Brown Bess) in .62 caliber with a 42-inch barrel. The Brown Bess was the standard British military musket through the American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. The Pedersoli reproduction captures the exact dimensions, furniture, and lock design of the historical original. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .62 Cal Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1995, Italy Weight: 10.5 oz Overall length: 58" Military use: Yes Intended use: historical collecting, reenactment, American Revolution