Civil War Era Austrian 1842 Percussion Conversion Musket with Bayonet. Bore measures 18.4mm (~.72 cal), 42" barrel, Serial number 43 on barrel, stock numbered 32 behind lower tang, and 99 on other numbered parts. Circa 1842-1850s. Finished in the white, walnut furniture. These started life as the Augustin Infantry Musket Model 1842 which had a tube-lock ignition system. Roughly 25,000 were imported for the U.S. Ordnance Department for issue to General John C. Fremont’s Department of the West during the civil war. Most were converted to standard percussion. This piece is one of about 8000 converted by Henry Leman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This musket has a very interesting hook style bayonet lug. No rear sight and the front sight is a brass blade attached to the forward barrel band. Dimensions: 57.5" long overall. This firearm is antique and does not require special licensing. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $115 . All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Overall good condition. Smooth bore has pits. Bright finish has gone gray and has some darker stains of black rust. Clean out screw missing from the bolster. The sections of barrel covered by the bayonet and barrel bands are still bright white. Lock has some pitting. Stock has some dents and scratches. Bayonet has a layer of black rust.