Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Eli Whitney converted to .58cal Minie in 1855 U.S. Artwork & Posters As the percussion system clearly

As the percussion system clearly outperformed the flintlock

Approximate Blade Length: 8 1/2"

This is a lovely vibrant flintlock pistol featuring a high shine brass 9

British officers originally wore sun helmets

died from German bombing during the invasion and occupation of Russia

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Eli Whitney converted to .58cal Minie in 1855 U.S. Artwork & Posters As the percussion system clearlyOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. This example was made in 1851 in New Haven, Conn. by Eli Whitney, and is in lovely condition. The lock plate is marked E. WHITNEY U. S. and N. HAVEN 1851. It has however been updated, by the retrograde step of being smooth bored after 1855 to accept the then