Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian Augustin M-1842 Percussion Conversion Rifled Musket - dated 1849 Cannons & Mortars This example has a lock

This example has a lock plate nicely marked CHARLEVILLE has all iron mounts with three barrel bands and a 38" barrel in

It was 41in long with a 35in by 1in blade and weighed 2 lb 4oz alone or 3 lb 10oz with iron scabbard

In some of the literature we noted that these camera guns could also be used for ground training

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian Augustin M-1842 Percussion Conversion Rifled Musket - dated 1849 Cannons & Mortars This example has a lockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an AUSTRIAN AUGUSTIN MODEL 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket, originally issued in flintlock, but converted to percussion in the 1850s. It was most likely subsequently sold to the United States and imported just prior to the U. S. Civil War where many of these weapons saw service mostly on the Confederate side. The musket complete with original period double ended ramrod. The musket measures just shy of 58" in