Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance 778 (1942–1943)

778 (1942–1943)

75” (closed)

Complete with US embossed on holster flap and 18" strap with brass buckle

under the command of Major General Cortlandt Parker from August

used to differentiate the bayonets from the P-1907 for the SMLE rifle

Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifle-Musket - Jaeger Rifle U.S. Ordnance 778 (1942–1943)Original 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