Original French Naval Flintlock Conversion Percussion Carbine Japanese Army There are the remains of

There are the remains of OBENDORF on the top of the barrel and the lock is faintly marked "KONG

While technically not the correct name for these muskets

The shutter consists of a sliding metal plate with a dual-purpose spring-loaded catch

making it easier for the wearer to breathe and be heard

Original French Naval Flintlock Conversion Percussion Carbine Japanese Army There are the remains ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fine little gun started life as a French Flintlock Carbine. It features very attractive all brass mounts and the wood stock is stamped TULLE (famous French Arsenal). It was converted to a percussion ignition system in the 1830s at which time all lock markings were removed. The lock plate shows the tell tale plugged screw holes for the Frizzen screw and the Frizzen spring screw as well as the steel patch inserted