Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Night Sights Once served

Once served

The stock has been sanded down at bit

and headed for Mayondon Point

Fortunately the Napoleonic Invasion did not happen but Britain was ready

Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Night Sights Once servedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rifled musket was found in a barn and looks like it! All metal (iron) rusted and well pitted overall, a great example of "barn fresh" condition. However, aside from the condition, it is a great historical piece! This is a standard French Model of 1842 Rifled Musket with a back action lock. These were imported in large numbers by the Confederate States during the Civil war, which is probably how it ended up in