Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1826 Napoleonic then almost immediately to South

then almost immediately to South Africa for the Second Boer War

Each head allowed for flexibility in both horizontal and vertical plains

we have just a few examples that were found in a London theatrical costumier's inventory when closing down over ten years ago and have remained in an IMA crate since importation

An artillery short musket was also produced or modified from the long musket

2/39th led the way and incurred heavy losses

Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1826 Napoleonic then almost immediately to SouthOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 72 caliber, Potsdam Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. Musket measures a total length of almost 57" with a 41" long barrel and has been converted to percussion configuration. There are signs of light powder burn at the breach. In very presentable condition, with a great patina of age that has been cleaned and polished, to make this an excellent display