Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1863 .44cal Single Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 25707 Historical Military Books He was given a battlefield

He was given a battlefield commission after his safe return to the service

an attachable rifle grenade launcher called the "Gewehrgranatengerät" or "Schießbecher" (shooting cup) was introduced that was developed based on rifle grenade launcher models designed during World War I

and little to no signs of wear

By mid afternoon Colonel Bush felt certain that the 3d Battalion could not take its objective that day

There is just a tiny bit of post manufacturer sharpening on the blade

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1863 .44cal Single Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 25707 Historical Military Books He was given a battlefieldOriginal Items: Only one set Available. This is a very nice service used Civil War revolver bearing the serial number of 25707, indicating production in late 1863 early 1864. This revolver was part of a 25,000 contract issued by the Union Army in October 1863 for delivery over 12 months beginning with serial number 23,000. This model featured a "single action" trigger, meaning each shot required the hammer to be set in the cocked position manually,