Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 Category_Rear Sight Assembly as well as many other

as well as many other small arms

1863 for his gallantry

which likely have become obfuscated over the years

the tube measures 33" overall and is 6 1/2" wide at the trunnions and is of classic proportions

There is no significant damage to the coat except where the ink bled through and is shown on the backside

Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 Category_Rear Sight Assembly as well as many otherOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice U. S. Civil War era heavy barreled percussion target rifle, typical of those used by early Yankee Union sharpshooters during the conflict. The design is somewhat reminiscent of the "Pennsylvania" or "Kentucky" rifles of the time, but it is definitely a bit less curved and more robust in shape. It features a 23 inch long octagonal barrel with 7 groove