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Originally Posted by Mark C
I meant I believe it's European manufactured, probably shipped over here for use in the CW. The rifling pattern and caliber don't match anything US-made, but they're close.
I wish I could shoot it. The barrel looks to be in good condition, the trigger and hammer all work well, but the percussion nipple is corroded enough that there's no opening to the main barrel. I imagine antique gunsmiths are few and far between these days.
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Most likely. Its tough finding those old muskets in good enough condition to fire and the ones that are are very expensive I wouldn't fire it. Still a sweet gun though.
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