Original Revolutionary War Dutch Imported Flintlock Full Length Carbine - circa 1770 Conflict where it engaged in combat

where it engaged in combat in the Guadalcanal campaign

and 38 wounded

Commonly known as a Gas Rattle this is a hand cranked wood framed instrument consisting of two star shaped tumblers and two tensioned wood slats that

but has had a custom front sight made from an 1875 dated penny

and the award simply looks great

Original Revolutionary War Dutch Imported Flintlock Full Length Carbine - circa 1770 Conflict where it engaged in combatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is straight out of a very old Rev. War Collection and it is in the most splendid condition. This was full length carbine was manufactured in Holland around 1770. American colonists who were desperate to acquire weapons purchased this model musket and several other Continental types to add to their efforts against the British. It should be noted that in the 18th Century the term "CARBINE" did not mean a firearm