"Civil War Austrian Model 1844 Extra Corps” Musketoon (AL5052) DTX

Description:
"Civil War Austrian Model 1844 Extra Corps” musketoon. Originally an Augustin tubelock, this musketoon was altered in Liege, Belgium. The tubelock was removed, a bolster with cone was brqazed to the upper right of the barrel, and it was rifled and sighted. Over 10,000 were imported into the U.S. in 1861/62 by Herman Boxer & Co., New York City. Overall length is 48”. The 33 ½â€ round .71 caliber (.69) rifled barrel has a good, smooth bore. Metal has a brown patina with very light roughness. Brass furniture is fine-all numbered 79. The lock is dated 1848” (848 with the second 8 being indistinct). The barrel is dated 1846”(846) and 1852” (852). The butt plate tang has 400” at the tip. Behind the screw 6, what appears to be L5” and then a couple of inspection stamps and 79”. The rear swivel is absent. The front swivel and ramrod are present. The stock is fine with no cracks and chips. The action functions correctly. This extra corps” musketoon is a fine example of an early Civil War import, when the Union was buying every small arm it could. It would fit nicely in any Civil War collection.     (DALLAS LOCATION)

Antique: Yes
Weight: 0.000000

Price: $2,650.00