Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance After three days of heavy

After three days of heavy fighting around the towns of Le Muy

Clearly a British soldier's "bring back" this came from a house sale in rural England in 2013

Complete with US embossed on holster flap and 18" strap with brass buckle

778 (1942–1943)

Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance After three days of heavyOriginal Item: Only One Available. With only a 32 1 2" heavily rifled barrel, this was originally issued as a "Jaeger Rifle" to Austrian elite troops. It appears to be a conversion from Flintlock when it may well have been a smooth bore musket, or constructed as such with older Flintlock parts. The front barrel band is iron, while the trigger guard, butt plate, and side plate are brass. The original "V" back sight is unfortunately absent, but it does