Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use nChannel As originally authorized

As originally authorized

which are a lovely design

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The tag is missing but the reverse of the collar is nicely marked USN in white paint

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Original Civil War Era French Mle 1842 Percussion Musket Half-Stocked for Hunting Use nChannel As originally authorizedOriginal 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