Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Night Sights Fortunately the Napoleonic Invasion did

Fortunately the Napoleonic Invasion did not happen but Britain was ready

The rifle is 1350mm long

They had a wonderful artillery that -- if there was a house over there and somebody in there

The stock has been sanded down at bit

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Original Civil War Era French M1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Châtellerault found in Barn Near Gettysburg - dated 1852 Night Sights Fortunately the Napoleonic Invasion didOriginal 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