Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle Antique Winchesters They wore spectacular uniforms which

They wore spectacular uniforms which even today attract the undivided attention of the fairer sex

left side button popped so we added one small stitch over the lining to reattach)

Printed 1942

a great variety of quality in both blades

with typical age patina to the silvered cockade

Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle Antique Winchesters They wore spectacular uniforms whichOriginal Item: One Only. This is the typical Continental Rifled Musket that was imported Confederacy just before and during the U. S. Civil War. These were also bought and used by the Union Army in small quantities as described in the book Civil War Guns by William Edwards on page 262. This example is in approximately . 69 Caliber and is rifled with a ladder type long range back sight. These were usually produced as muskets, but the export trade