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R&Co. Marked CIVIL WAR Era Antique M1842 Pattern Percussion MUSKET w/SLING SWISS MADE J.J. Rieter & Company of WINTERTHUR
Guns International #: 102995069 Seller's Inventory #: 247862
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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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
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
R&Co. Marked CIVIL WAR Era Antique M1842 Pattern Percussion MUSKET w/SLING
SWISS MADE J.J. Rieter & Company of WINTERTHUR
Here we present an antique “R&Co” Marked Swiss Model 1842 Pattern Percussion Musket, made by J.J. Rieter & Company and manufactured circa the late 1850s to early 1860s in Winterthur, Switzerland. This example of one of the tens of thousands of European muskets and rifles imported to arm early war volunteers in the American Civil War.
Many of these arms were made in Liege, who’s gun makers produced copies of regulation arms for a number of European countries. There were many muskets purchased by the Union agent Hartley throughout Europe. This style of weapon was imported in large quantities and was issued to thousands of Union and Confederate infantrymen. Imported arms played a key role in the early years of the war before the U.S. armories and contractors could catch up in production. Some estimates of imported French and Belgian arms place their numbers close to 150,000 examples.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example sports a solid stock with less than expected wear with only minor dings. Legible markings. Fine leather sling.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 25 inches.
Caliber: .70 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#247862
SOLD
Antique: Yes