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CIVIL WAR Antique TANNER & CIE Belgian .69 Percussion MUSKET Liege Proofed WESTERN EUROPEAN Large Bore Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 102613269 Seller's Inventory #: 233086
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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique TANNER & CIE Belgian .69 Percussion MUSKET Liege Proofed
WESTERN EUROPEAN Large Bore Rifle-Musket
Here we present an antique Civil War Era Belgian Tanner & Cie Percussion Musket, made circa the late 1850s to the early 1860s in Liege, Belgium. This rifle is similar to the Belgian Model 1857 Infantry Rifle-Musket and was likely made strictly for import. 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. As is characteristic of many Belgian and French arms, it has a back action lock, with the lock plate secured at the rear by a screw requiring a special screwdriver to discourage the infantry soldiers from meddling where they shouldn’t.
There were many muskets purchased by the Union agent Hartley throughout Europe. This weapon was imported in large quantities and was issued, and disliked, by thousands of Union 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 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. Fully functioning action, but the trigger has a bit of wiggle from a weak return spring. Bright bore, slightly dimming towards the muzzle, with light rifling. This example sports a solid stock with average handling wear. Markings are legible.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40-3/8 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#233086
Price: $1,800.00
Antique: Yes