Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance the 377th was redesignated on

the 377th was redesignated on 18 June 1948 as the 515th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion

Army 101st Airborne Jump Grouping

under the command of Major General Cortlandt Parker from August

It has it's black leather peak and chin strap

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

Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance the 377th was redesignated onOriginal 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