Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia It is approximately 30 inches

It is approximately 30 inches in overall length

Peary carried an 1892 on his trips to the North Pole

Metal work has some original bluing evident throughout

Rear receiver portion bears the original issue markings:

Judging from your description over the telephone

Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia It is approximately 30 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was once a lovely French Musket, but it has seen hard service, probably in the U. S. Civil War. Afterwards it was shortened slightly and half stocked for Civilian use, so now a bit of an old lady. The original sights were removed, and just a shotgun style front brass bead is installed now. Cleaned and restored to be put in its best light. The lock functions, but fires at half cock, which is very close to the