Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Replaced Forestock - dated 1821 Ordnance these are styled after the

these are styled after the US GI WW2 Army Helmet

The decoration can trace its origin back to awards established in 1793 by King Frederick William III of Prussia

The hinged cage closures are somewhat oxidized

This pair is marked with maker HENSOLDT-WETZLAR on the eyepiece hinge

All items are in fantastic condition with only minor fading and definite signs of wear and use

Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Replaced Forestock - dated 1821 Ordnance these are styled after theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 72 caliber, "Potsdam" Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. These were designed at the large Prussian Arsenal in Potsdam outside of Berlin, though they were also manufactured elsewhere. The musket measures a total length of 56 1 2" with a 41" long barrel, and has been converted to percussion configuration. At some point it also had the fore stock removed,