Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1840 Sharps Rifle This interesting bayonet was intended

This interesting bayonet was intended for use with the Standard Enfield No

The crown of the cap is lined with black satin fabric

It looks to have seen service throughout the war

one battalion was taken from each of the two 75 mm gun regiments to form two 105 mm howitzer battalions

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1840 Sharps Rifle This interesting bayonet was intendedOriginal item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1835 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1822 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. It was really only an incremental change, and many differences involved how the musket was produced, rather than the actual design. The emphasis was on making some interchangeable parts,