Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 "Colt Special" Rifled Musket with Watervliet Arsenal Sling - dated 1862 Category_Feed Block Assembly The issue of this new

The issue of this new headdress to these units as a substitute for the shakos and forage caps worn by the remainder of the army was initially a provisional one inspired by then Major William J

was tragically Killed in Action while serving with the 16th Infantry Regiment

with black rims embellished with an applied geometric design

The rifle definitely looks to have seen a good amount of use during service

Smaller sized helmets would have a step

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 "Colt Special" Rifled Musket with Watervliet Arsenal Sling - dated 1862 Category_Feed Block Assembly The issue of this newOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1861 was a Mini type rifled musket shoulder arm used by the United States Army and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production, Springfield, Massachusetts), it was the most widely used U. S. Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The barrel was 40 inches long, firing a .