Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1840 Russian Uniforms - American Vietnam War Combat

- American Vietnam War Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet: The non-ballistic CVC helmet was a lightly padded crash helmet for wear inside all US armored fighting vehicles during the Vietnam era

This sword conforms closely to the M-1840 U

It does appear to have been refinished at some point during the period

one of the very best

with a hooked quillon cross guard

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1840 Russian Uniforms - American Vietnam War CombatOriginal 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,