{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-french-mle-1822t-bis-percussion-converted-rifle-by-saint-etienne-arsenal-dated-1834","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era French Mle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Rifle by Saint-Étienne Arsenal - dated 1834","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available - As used in the U.S. Civil War. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such nice condition. This started life as a French M-1822 Flintlock Musket, made at the Royale Arsenal in Saint-Étienne. This was one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, and now has a very nice rifled barrel, approximately 0.73\" in diameter, bored and worn from the original 0.69\". There are many markings on the barrel breech, including a clear \u003cstrong\u003e1834\u003c\/strong\u003e date on the right side, along with \u003cstrong\u003e4885\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side, most likely a serial or inventory numbers. There are also some faded oval proof marks as well, and \u003cstrong\u003eCde 18\u003c\/strong\u003e for an 18mm bore, which is approximately .70\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1822 T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the barrel tang behind the rear sight, for the model and the \"T\" indicates a percussion \"transformation\". There is also the word \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (again) behind the tang screw indicating another \"transformation\", in this case the addition of rifling to the barrel. There is the word TULLE stamped onto the right side of the butt stock, indicating where one of the conversions occurred. The original production rondel mark is present, and there was a second added during the conversion, however both are unfortunately too worn to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifled musket is fully steel mounted and bears a clear maker marking on the lock plate: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM're R'le \/ de St. Étienne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, indicating manufacture at the Royal French Arsenal located in Saint-Étienne. There are also some small proof marks on the lock plate, and \u003cstrong\u003e4333\u003c\/strong\u003e marked on top of the insert where the flash pan used to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock has definitely been arsenal reconditioned, so the original proof marks are worn away, though the reddish wooden \"plug\" on the right side is still visible. The 40 1\/2 inch barrel has markings mentioned before, and overall has a gray lightly oxidized patina, with some peppering in areas. With an overall length of 55 1\/2 inches, it has been shortened several inches from the original length, not uncommon during percussion conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, with the metalwork now having an oxidized gray patina overall, and the wood stock showing decades of careful polishing. We checked the bore, and the 4 groove rifling is definitely still visible, however it shows wear and light fouling. This is definitely a rifled musket that saw use since conversion. The lock functions, however the tumbler is worn, so it will fire at both the full and half cock positions. The original ramrod is still present in the channel under the stock, with the correct cup end with a hole through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very good representative example of the many interesting European cast-off weapons that crossed the ocean to serve during the American Civil War, and would be a nice addition to any display of imported arms, having been updated circa 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lovely condition, a French M-1822 Percussion Converted Rifle ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1834 - updated later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .73\" with fourg roove rifling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 40 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 55 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Side Action 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. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40289536802885,"sku":"ONJR22RAJ005","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22RAJ005__01.jpg?v=1662148298","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-french-mle-1822t-bis-percussion-converted-rifle-by-saint-etienne-arsenal-dated-1834","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}