C.1848 OBSTETRICAL BIRTHING FORCEPS - ANTIQUE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (CIVIL WAR ERA)#5 Indian Wars Designed to fit a 45/70

Designed to fit a 45/70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Known for being the “ First man of the 19th Illinois infantry over the Confederate works at the Battle of Missionary Ridge while carrying the regiment's colors

Appears to be unissued / Very clean with minimal wear / Number 68234 on cross guard / Size- 15 Inches overall with a 9 3/4 inch blade / Blade is parkerized with number 44 on the ricasso / Comes with frog attached

the locking mechanism has been broken in combat

This is a wonderful example just ready for display

C.1848 OBSTETRICAL BIRTHING FORCEPS - ANTIQUE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (CIVIL WAR ERA)#5 Indian Wars Designed to fit a 45/70Authentic Maker Marked G. TIEMANN & Co. Museum or inventory label MM 761 Marked "5" Overall Size 17 Inches (LARGE SIZE) Circa 1848