Potsdam Arsenal Imperial Prussian Army Model 1809 .750" Calibre Smoothbore Percussion Musket By Muzzleloader .750 Nitro Express Rifle

Imperial Prussian Army Model 1809 .750" Calibre Smoothbore Percussion Musket By Suhl S&C. Sn 10584

This Prussian model 1809 measures 56 1/2 inches overall length with a 41 inch long barrel in .750 calibre smoothbore. It has all original woodwork with figured cheek piece. The wood has just the bumps and bruises to be expected of a weapon of this age and has a brass trigger guard with extended tang, brass barrel bands and fore end block marked with Crown devices. It has a blade fore sight, fixed rear 'v' block sight, steel butt plate & original steel ramrod. It has a blued plain side plate stamped by the manufacturer 'Suhl S&C' With Crown and a heavy military dolphin hammer. The right side of the stock has a curved brass plate stamped with Imperial inspection mark and the barrel is stamped with similar inspection marks and a faint Crown device. It's cocking and firing action works as it should. Price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 10584

£875