{"product_id":"original-civil-war-era-prussian-potsdam-model-1809-percussion-converted-musket-dated-1821","title":"Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1821","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German .75 caliber, \"Potsdam\" Model 1809 smoothbore, single-shot muzzleloader in very good condition. Musket measures a total length of almost 56 1\/2\" with a 41\" long barrel and has been converted to percussion configuration. There are signs of powder burn around the breech area, so this is a gun that saw significant use after conversion to percussion, most likely in the U.S. Civil War. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lockplate surface has a nice gray patina, and it still has an intact \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ \u003cem\u003ePotsdam \/ G L\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on the lock plate. Lockplate is a curved tail that terminates into a small teat that differentiates it from the later 1839 model. Markings are standard with none found behind the hammer. The musket is also dated \u003cstrong\u003e1821\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top of the barrel, as well as on the brass butt plate. It also has a regimental marking around the date of \u003cstrong\u003e31. \/ L.W.B. 37.\u003c\/strong\u003e , probably for the 31st Landwehr Battalion, soldier 37.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock still functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. All the brass fittings wear a mellow bronze patina. Finials of the trigger guard and the toe of the butt plate terminate in distinct three-pointed ends, correct for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack walnut stock with its recessed cheek piece is handsome and strong. The wood color is very nice with a great patina, with the expected dents and other wear from long service. There is some cracking around the lower lock screw which extends into the wrist. A fine Prussian \"Potsdam\" Pattern 1809 smoothbore percussion converted musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these were imported from Germany just prior to the U.S. Civil War and issued mostly to the Confederacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1821 - Converted Later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type:  Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 41 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 56 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31852519522373,"sku":"ONSV7433","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV7433__01.jpg?v=1600483599","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-civil-war-era-prussian-potsdam-model-1809-percussion-converted-musket-dated-1821","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}