steven58
Member
Hi All,
I just had the privilege of examining and photographing this extremely rare firearm, currently in the possession of a friend of mine. My research indicates that this is one of the rarest and least often encountered import arms used during the American Civil War era. A total of 1,200 of these muskets were manufactured for use by the German Federal Navy, which only existed from 1848-1853. Apparently a handful of these were imported into the United States during the American Civil War, and some of those muskets were sold to the City of Philadelphia for the use of their Home Guard.
I would very much appreciate it if any of you would be able to tell me the value of this musket. Apart from one buggered stock screw it's in very good condition. with virtually no pitting on the metal and no cracks or major flaws in the wood. The original ramrod is present and is in very good shape.
Enjoy!
I just had the privilege of examining and photographing this extremely rare firearm, currently in the possession of a friend of mine. My research indicates that this is one of the rarest and least often encountered import arms used during the American Civil War era. A total of 1,200 of these muskets were manufactured for use by the German Federal Navy, which only existed from 1848-1853. Apparently a handful of these were imported into the United States during the American Civil War, and some of those muskets were sold to the City of Philadelphia for the use of their Home Guard.
I would very much appreciate it if any of you would be able to tell me the value of this musket. Apart from one buggered stock screw it's in very good condition. with virtually no pitting on the metal and no cracks or major flaws in the wood. The original ramrod is present and is in very good shape.
Enjoy!