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Posted: 12/7/2011 5:45:49 PM EDT
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I have an 1842 French Percussion musket I inherited from my late uncle. I'd like to hang it on a wall, but am concerned about protecting the rifle from wear and falling.
My Google-foo hasn't revealed any good options. I'm hoping someone here has a suggestion. Thanks 
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Nice rifle! Bet it was never issued because it does not look like it has been dropped!  There's a pretty good crack from the receiver down the left side. There's discoloration on the stock from being handled, but not sure how to tell if it was issued during the Civil War. The research I've done shows that the south bought boat loads of rilfes from Europe while they geared up their mfg. |
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Nice rifle! Bet it was never issued because it does not look like it has been dropped! There's a pretty good crack from the receiver down the left side. There's discoloration on the stock from being handled, but not sure how to tell if it was issued during the Civil War. The research I've done shows that the south bought boat loads of rilfes from Europe while they geared up their mfg. The North also bought up boatloads of obsolete muskets all over Europe, often for no other reason than to prevent the South from getting them. many of these European muskets were issued, especially early in the war, but were withdrawn as soon as Springfields or Enfields became available. |
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Nice rifle! Bet it was never issued because it does not look like it has been dropped! There's a pretty good crack from the receiver down the left side. There's discoloration on the stock from being handled, but not sure how to tell if it was issued during the Civil War. The research I've done shows that the south bought boat loads of rilfes from Europe while they geared up their mfg. The North also bought up boatloads of obsolete muskets all over Europe, often for no other reason than to prevent the South from getting them. many of these European muskets were issued, especially early in the war, but were withdrawn as soon as Springfields or Enfields became available. Interesting - thanks for that. I haven't been able to find a value for it. Any ideas? If it's worth more than a few hundred bucks, I should add it to my Home Owners rider. |
| You are fortunate that it looks to be unmodified. So many of these muskets were cut down to make cheap shotguns in the years after the CW. While this does not command the prices US Martial arms of the CW, it is a type used in the CW,and collectors will want it for their collections. It's worth around $500-$800 |
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You're welcome 
http://www.nrastore.com/nrastore/images/detail/299ps.jpg http://www.nrastore.com/nrastore/ProductDetail.aspx?c=18&p=HO+299&ct=e Perfect!!! That's what I was looking for. Thanks Covertness. |
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