Original U.S. Percussion Militia Musket Converted to Fowling Piece with British Trade Lock by J. Golcher Empire Edged Weapons though unfortunately the elastic has

though unfortunately the elastic has deteriorated

Barrett was the first commanding general of the division

Now known as the Marine Support Unit

It does have some finger marks on the underside where it would be held during use

Forty-six Paratroopers from the 509th participated in the liberation of Ventotene

Original U.S. Percussion Militia Musket Converted to Fowling Piece with British Trade Lock by J. Golcher Empire Edged Weapons though unfortunately the elastic hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The construction of this weapon suggests it started life, possibly as a flintlock, that was then converted to percussion. It is equipped with a BRITISH TRADE percussion lock mechanism, which is marked JOSEPH GOLCHER on the plate. Joseph Golcher of King Street, Darlston, Staffordshire, England was a British gunsmith who worked between 1834 and 1865. It may very well have been a full stocked Musket but when converted