Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use Italian Flags showing that modifications are desirable

showing that modifications are desirable to add to its effectiveness

It was then transformed a second time to an early TABATIERE RIFLE using a BRONZE Breech system

In spite of the shallow waters

It was repainted OD green at some point

Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use Italian Flags showing that modifications are desirableOriginal 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