Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 British Flags This is an original "Bostonian"

This is an original "Bostonian" model U

303 Lee-Metford was introduced

59 inches

suffered from the Hunger Winter

The wool shows no signs of any physical damage by misuse but does display light wear

Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 British Flags This is an original "Bostonian"Original Item: Only One Available. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such nice condition. This started life as a French Modle 1829 Flintlock Artillery Musketoon, made at the Royale Arsenal in Mutzig. These were a shorter weapon intended for Artillery troops, who would not normally use small arms until enemies were very close. A long rifle was not suitable for this purpose, so shorter rifles, intended to be fitted with