Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use Antique Flintlock Firearms During the Civil War there

During the Civil War there was no light or heavy cavalry in the US army

ideal for slicing apples

after the Herald-Examiner went out of business

longer gang plank

also saw action during the war

Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use Antique Flintlock Firearms During the Civil War thereOriginal 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.