Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol - dated 1837 Martini-Henry Parts for rest and recreation

for rest and recreation

A very good example

the 1st and 2nd Dublins had to briefly amalgamate due to the losses it had sustained during the German offensive

Captain Ernest D

The owner that this canteen was originally issued to would have taken part in medical duties as a result of the fighting later on in the Indian wars and/or the Spanish-American War

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol - dated 1837 Martini-Henry Parts for rest and recreationOriginal Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This started life as a French Modle 1822 Flintlock pistol, one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, most likely in 1837, which is the date marked on the butt plate. We can tell from the lock plate that there definitely used to be a pan and frizzen installed. There are some additional markings, which may