Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Replaced Forestock - dated 1821 Ordnance The decoration can trace its

The decoration can trace its origin back to awards established in 1793 by King Frederick William III of Prussia

The pommel cap has a small swivel on it

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 3173 and the interior

The Chassepot bayonet was the first of the French saber bayonets to havea hooked quillion

It also comes with a VERY RARE 1st Pattern Leather Cover

Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Replaced Forestock - dated 1821 Ordnance The decoration can trace itsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 72 caliber, "Potsdam" Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. These were designed at the large Prussian Arsenal in Potsdam outside of Berlin, though they were also manufactured elsewhere. The musket measures a total length of 56 1 2" with a 41" long barrel, and has been converted to percussion configuration. At some point it also had the fore stock removed,