Swiss M.1842 Percussion Musket (Canton Genf)
Caliber: 18 mm.
Swiss Canton Genf militia smoothbore musket M.1842. The smoothbore muskets of this pattern are somewhat difficult to find in original condition, as most of them were converted to rifled muskets M.1842/59, and consequently to Milbank Amsler breech loaders M.1842/59//67. Canton Genf militia property markings are stamped on the back of the barrel. Several other Swiss markings and proofs are stamped on various metal parts and on the stock. The lock plate displays Belgian gun maker markings, "Crown over B" (in the oval). Belgian gun makers manufactured percussion muskets for various Swiss cantons.
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Swiss M.1842/59 Percussion Rifle and Bayonet (Canton Thurgau)
Caliber: 18 mm.
Swiss Canton Thurgau militia rifled musket M.1842/59 with bayonet. Manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, as indicated by markings on the lockplate and on the barrel. Three barrel band configuration. Canton Thurgau militia markings are stamped on the left side of the barrel, "5435 TH, TH 5435", and on the left side of the buttstock, just behind the counterplate, "TC (in the circle), 5435". There are also several other numbers and proofs stamped on barrel, bands and stock. Interesting rear sight adjustable to 800 paces.
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