Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1842 Percussion Rifled Short Musket 16th Century Underneath this is the clear

Underneath this is the clear message REMEMBER DEC

The lining is original and in good condition

the blade of this example is a nickel-plated type

and lenses for projectors

The package ready to display with wood and velvet display stand included

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1842 Percussion Rifled Short Musket 16th Century Underneath this is the clearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is exactly the type of "Rifled" Musket that the Confederacy imported from Western Europe before and during the Civil War. Here we have a French Model of 1842 Rifled Musket with a back action lock. These were usually produced as smoothbore long muskets, but the export trade required rifles, indicating this was possibly made for export to the U. S. Civil War Market. This example has a lovely "service worn" look to