Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Repaired Stock - dated 1818 VHS but the result was that

but the result was that the Army opted for the TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD SYSTEM in

with many setbacks

MINE M1 B1

The blade is substantial and the base of the spine bears the marking DAWES  who was a very respected London based sword smith

Original Prussian Potsdam M1809 Percussion Converted Musket by Neisſe with Repaired Stock - dated 1818 VHS but the result was thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German . 74 caliber, "Potsdam" Model 1809 smoothbore, single shot muzzleloader in very good condition. These were designed at the large Prussian Arsenal in Potsdam outside of Berlin, though they were also manufactured elsewhere. The musket measures a total length of 50 1 4" with a 35" long barrel, and has been converted to percussion configuration. It also was shortened by about 6 inches during