Original U.S. Civil War Era French Mle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Rifle by Saint-Étienne Arsenal - dated 1822 Percusion Muskets With the introduction of poison

With the introduction of poison gas during WWI Trench Warfare

Fortunately the entire crew were evacuated before the Battle Ship capsized

and this round was actually interchangeable with the U

and is marked TERRY'S PATENT / 25 BORE over the loading gate

according to country or period

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Mle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Rifle by Saint-Étienne Arsenal - dated 1822 Percusion Muskets With the introduction of poisonOriginal Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such a great condition. This started life as a French M 1822 Flintlock Musket, made at the Royale Arsenal in Saint tienne. This was one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, and now has a very nice rifled barrel, approximately 0. 73" in