Description
The 1st lost 40 men and 103 wounded in action in one month
The blade does not have any maker marking
Brass has minor patina
which broke off long ago
The black leather shell shows light age crazing and wear
Original U.S. Civil War Era French Mle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Rifle made by Charleville - dated 1828 Original Display Machine Guns The 1st lost 40 menOriginal Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such a great condition. This started life as a French M 1822 Flintlock Musket, made at Charleville Arsenal. This was one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, and now has a very nice . 70" rifled barrel, bored out from . 69", which is dated