Original Prussian 19th Century Flintlock dated 1820 Converted to Percussion Jaeger Rifle - Regimentally Marked U.S. Militaria Major Insignia

Major Insignia

Cryan USMC serial number 839522 was a member of the Marine Transport Squadron 252 (VMR-252) and as a flight mechanic participated in some of the most well known battles in the Pacific Theatre of WWII including the Mariana Islands (Air Raids) Awarded the Presidential Unit Citation

AS A SMALL TOKEN OF ESTEEM

The front visor has brass trim in very good condition

Original Prussian 19th Century Flintlock dated 1820 Converted to Percussion Jaeger Rifle - Regimentally Marked U.S. Militaria Major InsigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Jaeger Rifle started life as a FLINTLOCK around 1820, as indicated on the butt plate tang, but was later converted to Percussion Cap ignition system. It has a heavily rifled 22 1 2" octagonal barrel, and is set up as a Sharp Shooter's gun with double Set Triggers. It is just 39" in overall length and has a fine Walnut butt stock, complete with sliding patch box cover. The mounts are all of heavy brass. The lock