Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle Field Gear This Jeep was originally discovered

This Jeep was originally discovered in eastern Pennsylvania and had been partially restored as a labor of love over the last 15 years by its previous owner

Colonel Jonathan "Skinny" Wainwright’s uniform

This is an unrepeatable offering

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Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle Field Gear This Jeep was originally discoveredOriginal Item: One Only. With only a 32 1 2" heavily rifled barrel, this was originally issued as a "Jaeger Rifle" to Austrian elite troops. It appears to be a conversion from Flintlock when it may well have been a smooth bore musket, or constructed as such with older Flintlock parts. It appears to have once had a standard musket rear sight installed, which was ground off during conversion. The front barrel band is iron, while the middle barrel band,