Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets General Bradley stated in a

General Bradley stated in a 1975 interview with Gavin that Montgomery told him German opposition was too great to cross the Elbe

mainly to produce the Martini-Henry rifle

The helmet is offered in good condition with an excellent original WW2 Westinghouse liner

1939 Spange to the Iron Cross

Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M1849 Half-Stock Percussion Musket Converted for Civilian Use Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets General Bradley stated in aOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is an Austrian Percussion Lorenz style musket most probably imported for use in the Civil War that was then cut to half stock for civilian use. This musket features a round to octagonal 33 inch barrel, with faded proof marks and the maker's name FRED. FRUWIRTH stamp on the breech. It also features brass mounts, including a "Jaeger" style trigger guard, with a nice cheek rest on the left side of the butt stock.