Original U.S. Civil War Era French Navy Modèle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal Field Gear WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife

WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife

which has a metal stud that locks it into the bayonet catch for the sight

The blade is in very good condition and retains virtually all of the nickel-plated finish

It bears original green paint and is marked on the top with a waffenampt paint stamping and German maker markings and date:

5”Shoulder to sleeve: 23”Shoulder to shoulder: 18”Chest width: 23"Waist width: 22

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Navy Modèle 1822T bis Percussion Converted Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal Field Gear WWII "Theater Made" fighting knifeOriginal Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This is very unusual and interesting, having been both rifled and converted to percussion. This started life as a French Modle 1822 Flintlock pistol, made at Tulle Arsenal. This was one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, and then rifled. It then saw much use, enough to wear the barrel from . 69" out to