Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 MP 44 but it does seem that

but it does seem that the belt was made in 1942

and may never be struck

that acts as a stiffener

303 caliber Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle (SMLE)

particularly near the butt stock and ejection port

Original French Modèle 1829T bis Percussion Converted Rifled Artillery Musketoon by Mutzig Arsenal - dated 1829 and 1866 MP 44 but it does seem thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very unusual and interesting, being both rifled and in such nice condition. This started life as a French Modle 1829 Flintlock Artillery Musketoon, made at the Royale Arsenal in Mutzig. These were a shorter weapon intended for Artillery troops, who would not normally use small arms until enemies were very close. A long rifle was not suitable for this purpose, so shorter rifles, intended to be fitted with