Original French Back Action P1842 Style Percussion Cadet Musket with U.S. Markings c. 1850 Technical Books Inside one can clearly see

Inside one can clearly see the "powder compartment" in the bottom of the bore which leads into the Mortar ball compartment directly in front

Years of Manufacture: 1866-1880

The cap is in good shape

virtually unissued WWII dated Blue arm bands with Red "M

Original French Back Action P1842 Style Percussion Cadet Musket with U.S. Markings c. 1850 Technical Books Inside one can clearly seeOriginal Item: Only One Available. At first glance, this looks to be a very good example of a French P1842 Back Action percussion musket. However, once you get closer, it's clear that it is in fact a scaled down "cadet" version, intended for training in military schools. It features a 30" smooth bore barrel and full iron mounts. It features two barrel bands, nose cap and original iron ram rod. The flintlock lock is unmarked, but the barrel breech is