Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1826 Napoleonic An artillery short musket was

An artillery short musket was also produced or modified from the long musket

then almost immediately to South Africa for the Second Boer War

It was the incident that led to the Spanish–American War

During the Battle for Henderson Field

especially since it has NOT been modified as so many were in later years

Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1826 Napoleonic An artillery short musket wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 72 caliber, Potsdam Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. Musket measures a total length of almost 57" with a 41" long barrel and has been converted to percussion configuration. There are signs of light powder burn at the breach. In very presentable condition, with a great patina of age that has been cleaned and polished, to make this an excellent display