West Point Military Museum - Early Breechloaders / 01 Prussian Dryese Rifle, US Musket 1842, US Breechloading Rifle (Hall Rifle)
Bill Maloney
3/13/2009

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01 Prussian Dryese US Musket 1842 US Breechloading Rifle

01 Prussian Dryese US Musket 1842 US Breechloading Rifle

Prussian Dryese Rifle Model 1862

Caliber: .61cal
Action: Bolt action, single shot
Muzzle Velocity: 1,000 fps
Range: 650 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Barrel Length: 35 inches
Overall Length: 55 inches
Weight: 10 lbs 5 oz
Year Built: 1862
Cost:
$

US Musket 1842

Caliber: .69cal
Action: Muzzle loader, single shot percussion lock (Hey, they stuck it in with the autoloaders, not me!)
Muzzle Velocity: fps
Range: 200 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Barrel Length: inches
Overall Length: 58 inches
Weight: 10 lbs
Year Built: 1842
Cost:
$

US Breechloading Rifle Model 1819 (Hall Rifle)

Caliber: .52cal
Action: Breechloader single shot
Muzzle Velocity: fps
Range: 300 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Barrel Length: 32 inches
Overall Length: 53inches
Weight: 10 lbs
Year Built: 1819
Cost:
$