Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket - Regiment Marked Bira Gun for use in the China-Burma-India

for use in the China-Burma-India theater's Malayan jungle

3 Mar 1945) MASAKAZU NISHI

This example still retains the original carry handle

These sets look to have been used post war

22 trainer was introduced in 1915

Original Civil War Era Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket - Regiment Marked Bira Gun for use in the China-Burma-IndiaOriginal 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 just over 56" with a 41" long barrel, and has been converted to percussion configuration. There are signs of powder burn around the