Original Danish / Norwegian Pillar Breech Percussion Converted Rifled Musket Model 1769/1841 with Safety Dog Serial 1142 - Circa 1780 Historical Military Books As we dropped out of

As we dropped out of formation we were picked up and escorted by two little friends

which has removed most of the markings

creating the Belgian Congo

There is a bit of wobble

Original Danish / Norwegian Pillar Breech Percussion Converted Rifled Musket Model 1769/1841 with Safety Dog Serial 1142 - Circa 1780 Historical Military Books As we dropped out ofOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is fairly unusual, starting life as the Danish Flintlock 18mm smooth bore Musket of 1769, but then later converted to percussion to keep up with advances in firearms development. It was often much more economical to convert older weapons than to make entirely new ones. The lock originally did have a true half cock position, however it was standard practice when these were converted to percussion to add a safety