A POTSDAM TYPE MUSKET WITH BAYONET; ONE OF THOUSANDS IMPORTED BY THE NORTH

A POTSDAM TYPE MUSKET WITH BAYONET; ONE OF THOUSANDS IMPORTED BY THE NORTH

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Item Code: 2026-2092

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This Prussian model 1809 measures 56 and 1/2 inches in overall length and has a 41 and 1/4-inch-long barrel. The caliber is.72 and it is smoothbore. The barrel has a beautiful deep brown patina; it was originally made bright. There is some pitting at the breech. The spoon for securing the bayonet is in place under the barrel. This weapon was originally manufactured as a flintlock but later, prior to 1841, converted to a percussion firing system using a curved cone bolster seat that was forged directly onto the breech. By the year 1841 such muzzle-loading arms were becoming obsolete in Prussia with the introduction of the "game changing" Dreyse Needle Fire Rifle. The year 1837 is stamped on both the left side of the breech flat as well as the lock plate. Other markings include the letter "FW" (King Frederick Wilhelm) located below a crown. This Prussian royal cipher is also stamped into several places on the musket including the left side flat of the breech and on the lock plate face above the armory name of "NEISSE".

The barrel is secured to the stock by three brass bands retained by springs; the upper band is double-strapped. There are matching assembly digits stamped into the bands as well. Their patina is a wonderful plum brown. The sling swivels are attached to the trigger guard and to the center band. The trigger guard and butt-plate are all of brass. Both of the finials on the trigger guard and the toe of the butt-plate terminate in a three-pointed end design. The regimental designated number of the musket is "239" and this appears on the barrel top at the breech and stock. Located on the left side of the butt is a recessed carved cheek-rest. The rear sight is composed of a simple notched iron block mounted atop the barrel tang. The front sight is a brass blade soldered onto the strap of the top barrel band. The ramrod is trumpet-shaped is drilled and tapped on its face for the attachment of a worm or ball puller. The stock has a rich mahogany color, a strong "tiger striping" and is in excellent condition with but a few dings from service. It has with several Prussian inspection stampings and royal property designations. Stamped on the left side comb of the stock is: "1 B 10 LWR" (1st Battalion 10th Landwehr Regiment) over the regimental designated gun's serial number "239".  The mechanics are perfect.

There is an original perfectly fitting Model 1809 triangular socket bayonet with it. The blade measures 18 3/4 inches and the total length is 22 3/4 inches. The bayonet surface is gun metal gray and is mottled. It is conceded that all these Prussian muskets were early war Northern Imports. There exists no "official" Confederate correspondence in regard to such being purchased and imported by them, but rest assured plenty were captured and re-issued to Confederate Infantry! This gun is fine and has a great, unmolested appearance.  [pe][ph:L]

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