Original French Back Action P1842 Style Percussion Cadet Musket with U.S. Markings c. 1850 French Helmets he could be counted on

he could be counted on if called

The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 4th Pursuit Group

was redesignated the 596th Airborne (Parachute) Engineer Company

The side of the can is maker marked with stacked letter B's in a circle

for January of 1945

Original French Back Action P1842 Style Percussion Cadet Musket with U.S. Markings c. 1850 French Helmets he could be counted onOriginal 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