Original Belgian Percussion Cadet Musket with Liège Markings - dated 1863 U.S. Documents & Books and verdigris around the buckle

and verdigris around the buckle area

while showing usage

both of the ventilation side lugs and all three of the flat-headed liner retaining rivets

with a mostly bright finish showing clear lands and grooves

Copied exclusively from an IMA original sample making it easily the best reproduction on the market today

Original Belgian Percussion Cadet Musket with Liège Markings - dated 1863 U.S. Documents & Books and verdigris around the buckleOriginal Item: Only One Available. At first glance, this looks to be a very good example of a typical Belgian Percussion Musket made for the Export market. However, once you get closer, it's clear that it is in fact a scaled down "cadet" version, intended for training in military schools. It features a 30" smooth bore barrel and full iron mounts. It features two barrel bands, nose cap and original iron ram rod. The lock plate is unmarked, however the