Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 British Flags The left grip actually still

The left grip actually still has traces of the original inspection cartouche

these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers"

59 inches

which not only fires the gun

Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 British Flags The left grip actually stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such nice condition. This started life as a French Modle 1829 Flintlock Artillery Musketoon, made at the Royale Arsenal in Mutzig. These were a shorter weapon intended for Artillery troops, who would not normally use small arms until enemies were very close. A long rifle was not suitable for this purpose, so shorter rifles, intended to be fitted with