Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M-1842 Percussion Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine by Elise Dojack Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Rear of scabbard covered in

Rear of scabbard covered in red wool

These are standard heavy duty wire cutters of the type issued to the troops in the trenches

The smooth body proved difficult to hold with wet or muddy hands so the design was quickly modified

We have never had one of these before only having seen them in photographs and illustrations

it would need to be organised on a much sounder basis

Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M-1842 Percussion Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine by Elise Dojack Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Rear of scabbard covered inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an AUSTRIAN MODEL 1842 Percussion Saddle ring Cavalry Carbine and subsequently sold to the United States and imported just prior to the U. S. Civil War where many of these weapons saw service mostly on the Confederate side. Carbine is complete with original period ramrod. These were installed by Union and Confederate soldiers or armorers, as the carbines ramrod was originally carried separately on the