Original Rare U.S. War Of 1812 Massachusetts Contract Model 1808 Musket with Civil War Confederate Percussion Conversion Antique Cartridge Firearms most probably to the hot

most probably to the hot Colonial Sun

The BOSHI (tip temper line) is visible

There is some minor chipping on the "finger side" of the grip

This grip is in good condition throughout

These were available in a smaller 7 1/4" size

Original Rare U.S. War Of 1812 Massachusetts Contract Model 1808 Musket with Civil War Confederate Percussion Conversion Antique Cartridge Firearms most probably to the hotOriginal Item: Only One Available. Every so often an antique firearm so steeped in historic significance comes to pass. This piece is just one of them! This is a scarce early Civil War Confederate Percussion Conversion made from a . 69 Caliber, smoothbore Pattern 1808 Flintlock Musket. This musket features a textbook Confederate conversion to a percussion ignition system. In the early days of the Civil War, the south scrambled to outfit large numbers