Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian Augustin M-1842 Percussion Conversion Rifled Musket - dated 1849 Cannons & Mortars Both types' muzzles are generally

Both types' muzzles are generally fastened with moulded ring

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian Augustin M-1842 Percussion Conversion Rifled Musket - dated 1849 Cannons & Mortars Both types' muzzles are generallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an AUSTRIAN AUGUSTIN MODEL 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket, originally issued in flintlock, but converted to percussion in the 1850s. It was most likely subsequently sold to the United States and imported just prior to the U. S. Civil War where many of these weapons saw service mostly on the Confederate side. The musket complete with original period double ended ramrod. The musket measures just shy of 58" in