Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle with Socket Bayonet Ordnance Measuring about 10" across and

Measuring about 10" across and 6" in height the embroidery of the Regimental badge shows an old muzzle loading cannon under a crown complete with Latin Motto

the highest level short of Royalty

The states of Kentucky and Illinois purchased 2000 for their state militias

While there is not a question that the lock plate or the entire lock was made in England it is our belief this weapon was assembled in the kingdom of Nepal in the latter 1870s and 1880s

All barrels bear correct British proof markings and “square” tangs

Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle with Socket Bayonet Ordnance Measuring about 10" across andOriginal Item: One Only. This is the typical Continental Rifled Musket that was imported Confederacy just before and during the U. S. Civil War. These were also bought and used by the Union Army in small quantities as described in the book Civil War Guns by William Edwards on page 262. This example is in approximately . 69 Caliber and is rifled with a ladder type long range back sight. These were usually produced as muskets, but the export trade