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![]() European CIVIL WAR Era Antique .69 PERCUSSION Rifle-Musket BIRMINGHAM PROOF WESTERN EUROPEAN Large Bore Rifle Guns International #: 102406482 Seller's Inventory #: 230973 Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1074 Total Number of Listings: 42633 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: European CIVIL WAR Era Antique .69 PERCUSSION Rifle-Musket BIRMINGHAM PROOF WESTERN EUROPEAN Large Bore Rifle Here we present an antique Civil War Era European Percussion Rifle-Musket, made circa the early 1860s likely in Western Europe. The American Civil War happened during a period of great firearms advancement throughout the world, but particularly in the United States. The primary transition was from muzzle-loaders to breech-loaders, from loose ball and powder to self-contained cartridges. Dozens of different small arms, namely cavalry carbines, were used in the conflict. The war saw obsolete technology fighting next to the cutting edge, and both sides needed it all. Imagine the logistical nightmare of supplying so many different types of ammunition! When the Civil War began, both sides were desperate for small arms. Arms purchasers and speculators scoured Europe and England for small arms available for purchase. Though this example has an unknown maker, it is possible, if not likely, a maker who saw an opportunity to cash in on the American conflict. The overall condition is good. The action functions but the hammer is oversized, and the mounting screw is missing. Good bore for its age. Solid stock. The front barrel band has some wiggle. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 33-1/4 inches. Caliber: .69 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1200 #230973 SOLD Antique: Yes |