{"product_id":"prussian","title":"French M1777 Musket – Prussian Capture \u0026 Conversion – Napoleonic Era Military Firearm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Model 1777 military musket\u003c\/strong\u003e, subsequently taken into \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian service and converted\/altered for continued military use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly atmospheric survivor from the Napoleonic\/post Napoleonic period. This is a French \u003cstrong\u003eM1777-pattern form\u003c\/strong\u003e with later Prussian military adaptation, unit marked to 10IR. 3c. 82 - in other words 10th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Company weapon 82. The piece shows the sort of cross-national service history often seen in arms captured, reissued and modified during the long European wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, though it requires further research to ascertain its exact history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial restamping on components, I believe likely done when percussion converted and perhaps serialised. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron work is overall quite good for the age. Interestingly, the barrel appears to be either shortened (known to happen on Prussian issues French weapons), or is factory shorter. It is closer to a 'dragoon' length than a standard Charleville pattern musket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket retains its substantial military stock, also stamped JR (infantry regiment), iron furniture and period lockwork, with surviving French manufacture\/arsenal character consistent with the De Tulle proudction. The percussion conversion appears to be Germanic, likely Prussian, plausibly done as the weapon was likely retained in service for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall strong display piece for a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eNapoleonic arms, French military firearms, Prussian militaria or early European service weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Worthy of further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original antique condition with substantial age-related wear, marks, patina and evidence of service. The strong requires a 'Dutchman' repair towards the barrel end. The barrel bands sit rather loosely on the wood likely due to shrinkage, though it is repairable. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique firearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original muzzle-loading antique firearm offered strictly as a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s item, curiosity or ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e. Section 58 GB. No ammunition is included or offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price. Please contact us for international shipping availability and costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castlereagh Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59423009341785,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/0960\/2905\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_61357161-5b51-4e0b-b2d8-5582f5fcb514.jpg?v=1789405691","url":"https:\/\/castlereaghantiques.co.uk\/products\/prussian","provider":"Castlereagh Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}