Original German Federation Rare Model 1849 Percussion Naval Pistol by V.C. Schilling of Suhl Circa 1850 - Only 1,000 Made German Field Gear so this rifle definitely did

so this rifle definitely did see some use in service

Both sling swivels are intact

the regiment was selected as part of the planned Operation Downfall

and probably was worn down a bit from cleaning

Original German Federation Rare Model 1849 Percussion Naval Pistol by V.C. Schilling of Suhl Circa 1850 - Only 1,000 Made German Field Gear so this rifle definitely didOriginal Item: Only one Available. Prior to the formation of the German Empire in 1871, there were several different German Confederations formed, which attempted to fill the power vacuum created when the Holy Roman Empire collapsed as a result of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806. Some of these overlapped in time involving different Germanic states, of which there were several Kingdoms, Grand Duchies, Duchies, Principalities, and Free Cities. The "German