Restoring A P1853 Musket

[Michigan Badger]

While the pattern 1853 rifle was used by both Confederate and Union soldiers during our American Civil War, it was mostly used by the Confederates.

This particular P1853 never saw action in our Civil War. It came from the Nepal purchase of original weapons that were in storage for over 130 years over there.

These were military weapons and were used as such by the Nepalese.

When the model became obsolete they were coated in animal fat and stored.

Badger

[civilman1]

Hey MB.....SCdigger posted a video of the same musket in which he "cleaned up" ......turned out pretty good.How much do those guy's run,wouldn't mind having one for the mantle?......Really wouldn't mind digging one up