Civil war percussion rifle ?

[Ryjmurphy]

I don’t know much about percussion rifles and am hoping to learn more about the rifle my Grandfather left me. He did reenactment for years and traded most of his life. This rifle was left to me but I don’t know much about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time on this.

 

[Ryjmurphy]

Tag on the gun reads as follows
MD - 1828
1835 - 757

 

[mooman76]

Nice one. I don't know much about them but I'm sure someone here does.

 

[2 shots]

french ??

 

[Ryjmurphy]

french ??

I’m am not sure how to tell

 

[Rudyard]

Continental Europe they all seem similar has it a' Tige' or Delviene breech ' tige is pointed stem on the breach plug Delivene has narrowed breech area to upset the bullet If rod is wood its replaced should be steel one . dates suggest made new as smooth bore, Then rifled up at later date . Hope that helps
Rudyard

 

[Ryjmurphy]

Continental Europe they all seem similar has it a' Tige' or Delviene breech ' tige is pointed stem on the breach plug Delivene has narrowed breech area to upset the bullet If rod is wood its replaced should be steel one . dates suggest made new as smooth bore, Then rifled up at later date . Hope that helps
Rudyard

Thanks a bunch. At this point any information is great. Really appreciate your time

 

[hawkeye2]

I'm guessing the dates are when it was manufactured and then when it was converted to percussion but Rudyard could be right. The lock seems to have started life as a flint. That's an unusual bolster and hammer.

 

[Rudyard]

Thanks a bunch. At this point any information is great. Really appreciate your time

At that first date yes a flintlock smooth bore the later date perhaps when put to percussion If the Rifled up is usually done after but no saying I might find it in a reference I have & your quite welcome .Continental arms are not my fort'e but I have a good library.. Ile look it up & see . Regards Rudyard

 

[toot]

I Shure like it!!

 

[Poguetx]

I think it's a Danish model 1828, Seems to have the same features as in the link below with the exception of the rear site. The sideplate, hammer, and front barrel band all seem to match. Seems they did a lot of mods over time, so maybe the rear site is also correct.

I can't find anything saying they were contracted by either side during the US Civil War, but that doesn't mean it wasn't used in it.

https://collegehillarsenal.com/Danish-Model-1828-46-59-Musket-Scarce

 

[Ryjmurphy]

I agree the link is the closest I have seen at this point. Really appreciate your help. Do you happen to know best way to measure authenticity of the gun?

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

@Poguetx is correct. The musket is a Danish M1828/46/59. The rear sight is an incorrect replacement. These were not imported for use in the Civil War.

 

[Ryjmurphy]

Thanks for the help.

 

[Ryjmurphy]

@Poguetx is correct. The musket is a Danish M1828/46/59. The rear sight is an incorrect replacement. These were not imported for use in the Civil War.

You happen to know any estimated value of these by chance? Just curious

 

[Poguetx]

The link has good pictures of the proof marks and other stampings. Value will depend on the condition of the bore, but I would guess $600-1200.