Recent Inheritance: "CSA" M1809

[garrettbragg12]

I have recently inherited from a Great Aunt what I've learned is a Prussian M1809. I've been told since I was old enough to hold it that its been in our family since the civil war, in which part of our family, the Mackeys, fought with the confederacy. But as a collector I also know take those stories with a grain of salt. I've learned that they were once flint rifles and then converted to percussion, and is .71 caliber. Mine bears marks from its time with the 15th Landwher Regiment. One thing that was pointed out and I'd like to learn more about, is the "CSA" cartouche, which I've been told is most likely faked. Id like to get your thoughts on the stamp!

Please excuse the cell phone pictures, as it's all I had at the time!

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