Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use German Field Equipment on election eve

on election eve

The flag is signed as follows (please note many names are not perfectly legible

Both are authentic for this ammo can

but no letter code or date

Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use German Field Equipment on election eveOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is an Austrian Percussion Lorenz style musket most probably imported for use in the Civil War that was then cut to half stock for civilian use. This musket features a round to octagonal 33 inch barrel, with faded proof marks and the maker's name FRED. FRUWIRTH stamp on the breech. It also features brass mounts, including a "Jaeger" style trigger guard, with a nice cheek rest on the left side of the butt stock.