Original U.S. Militia Musket Converted to Percussion Carbine with British Trade Lock by J. Rose ERA "ZULU DAWN"

"ZULU DAWN"

the cuffs and collar of which were trimmed with fur

Today this set would only fit a healthy 12 year old boy or perhaps a thin 15 year old

units of the 308th Infantry Regiment were cut off and surrounded by German troops

It is not clear when the barrel was shortened

Original U.S. Militia Musket Converted to Percussion Carbine with British Trade Lock by J. Rose ERA "ZULU DAWN"Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a charming Military Musket, probably dating tom 1810 to 1816, which has been shortened to a carbine length, 45" in overall length with a 29" barrel. This musket probably started life in a State Militia, as many of these were constructed using "trade" flintlocks from England. It was then later converted to percussion, the frizzen with pan removed, and the hammer replaced. It however still bears the