Original Prussian 19th Century Flintlock dated 1820 Converted to Percussion Jaeger Rifle - Regimentally Marked U.S. Militaria AS A SMALL TOKEN OF

AS A SMALL TOKEN OF ESTEEM

In the past the US Model 1868 was often referred to as the "Third Allin" Rifle but this is an incorrect designation

Overall length 19 inches

had a very light and low-yield warhead

Cryan USMC serial number 839522 was a member of the Marine Transport Squadron 252 (VMR-252) and as a flight mechanic participated in some of the most well known battles in the Pacific Theatre of WWII including the Mariana Islands (Air Raids) Awarded the Presidential Unit Citation

Original Prussian 19th Century Flintlock dated 1820 Converted to Percussion Jaeger Rifle - Regimentally Marked U.S. Militaria AS A SMALL TOKEN OFOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Jaeger Rifle started life as a FLINTLOCK around 1820, as indicated on the butt plate tang, but was later converted to Percussion Cap ignition system. It has a heavily rifled 22 1 2" octagonal barrel, and is set up as a Sharp Shooter's gun with double Set Triggers. It is just 39" in overall length and has a fine Walnut butt stock, complete with sliding patch box cover. The mounts are all of heavy brass. The lock