Original Danish / Norwegian Pillar Breech Percussion Converted Rifled Musket Model 1769/1841 with Safety Dog Serial 1142 - Circa 1780 Blunderbuss This example is missing one

This example is missing one set of gull wings on each Kragenpatten (Collar Tabs) which could be for a myriad of reasons

but one of the three integral split pins has broken

The medal was not awarded after 28 March 1973

measuring approximately 51” x 100”

Original Danish / Norwegian Pillar Breech Percussion Converted Rifled Musket Model 1769/1841 with Safety Dog Serial 1142 - Circa 1780 Blunderbuss This example is missing oneOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is fairly unusual, starting life as the Danish Flintlock 18mm smooth bore Musket of 1769, but then later converted to percussion to keep up with advances in firearms development. It was often much more economical to convert older weapons than to make entirely new ones. The lock originally did have a true half cock position, however it was standard practice when these were converted to percussion to add a safety