Original Flintlock "Tipu Sultan" Musket with British Lock Captured at the Siege of Seringpatam in 1799 Antique Cartridge Firearms and there are several well

and there are several well fitting seppa (spacers) that keep the crossguard

These still “fit” our helmets by appearing to be in place so they are suitable for display

as Eliphalet II was nicknamed

These were replaced by 35 single 20 mm Oerlikons over the next three years

This states:- 七 (7th) Ko

Original Flintlock "Tipu Sultan" Musket with British Lock Captured at the Siege of Seringpatam in 1799 Antique Cartridge Firearms and there are several wellOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is extraordinary, it has come from an English Collection that specialized in the British East India Company Wars, in particular with the Siege of Seringpatam. Tipu Sultan was the Maharajah of Mysore, and was commonly referred to as "TIPOO". This Siege which took place between April 5th and May 4th of 1799 concluded the FOURTH ANGLO MYSORE WAR. Known for his love of tigers, TIPU had even created a mechanical example