European Rifle

Hara_morin · 2nd October 2012, 03:54 PM

145 cm long, French? Prussian?

Hara_morin · 2nd October 2012, 04:15 PM

marks

fernando · 3rd October 2012, 06:57 PM

Although it looks like French model 1842 or 1857, the marks are not those used by French. Also the barrel bands in brass do not coincide.
I wouldn't know about the Prussian possibility; maybe other members know (a lot) more about that.
Here is a link for French regulation arms:

http://armesfrancaises.free.fr/les%20fusils.html

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Norman McCormick · 3rd October 2012, 08:59 PM

Hi,
This looks very like an 1809/39 Prussian/Potsdam musket with the percussion conversion. I don't think it is exactly this model but as they are not absolutely identical but close enough to have come from the same parentage. The copperplate style L could indicate one of the Bavarian Ludwigs but I would have thought it would be surmounted by/atop a crown if this were the case. I would suggest it would be worthwhile pursuing the 1809/39 route as it may be a variant for a particular unit e.g pioneers or artillerymen? Hope this is of some help.
Regards,
Norman.

P.S. Images are of the 1809/39 musket.

Hara_morin · 5th October 2012, 08:50 PM

Many Thanks!

2nd October 2012, 03:54 PM	#1
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3rd October 2012, 08:59 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi, This looks very like an 1809/39 Prussian/Potsdam musket with the percussion conversion. I don't think it is exactly this model but as they are not absolutely identical but close enough to have come from the same parentage. The copperplate style L could indicate one of the Bavarian Ludwigs but I would have thought it would be surmounted by/atop a crown if this were the case. I would suggest it would be worthwhile pursuing the 1809/39 route as it may be a variant for a particular unit e.g pioneers or artillerymen? Hope this is of some help. Regards, Norman. P.S. Images are of the 1809/39 musket. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 3rd October 2012 at 09:53 PM.

3rd October 2012, 06:57 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Although it looks like French model 1842 or 1857, the marks are not those used by French. Also the barrel bands in brass do not coincide. I wouldn't know about the Prussian possibility; maybe other members know (a lot) more about that. Here is a link for French regulation arms: http://armesfrancaises.free.fr/les%20fusils.html .

5th October 2012, 08:50 PM	#5
Hara_morin Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 53	Many Thanks!