Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Barrels and no loads lost

and no loads lost

so unfortunately all the original paint is missing

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Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Barrels and no loads lostOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rifled musket was found in a barn and looks like it! All metal (iron) rusted and well pitted overall, a great example of "barn fresh" condition. However, aside from the condition, it is a great historical piece! This is a standard French Model of 1842 Rifled Musket with a back action lock. These were imported in large numbers by the Confederate States during the Civil war, which is probably how it ended up in