Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam M1809/30 Percussion Converted Musket marked G Suhl - dated 1831 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories the Smithsonian and Trifari archives

the Smithsonian and Trifari archives

It was further developed as the RM-39 and RM-40

probably due to use in service

European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two battle stars

and the front is engraved with French and British battle flags in a nice landscape scene

Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam M1809/30 Percussion Converted Musket marked G Suhl - dated 1831 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories the Smithsonian and Trifari archivesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 75 caliber, "Potsdam" Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. These were designed at the large Prussian Arsenal in Potsdam outside of Berlin, though they were also manufactured elsewhere. Musket measures a total length of almost 56" with a 41" long barrel, and has been converted to percussion configuration. There are signs of powder burn around the breech