Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 Category_Rear Sight Assembly There is no significant damage

There is no significant damage to the coat except where the ink bled through and is shown on the backside

32mm-wide ribbon

The fuze has no detonating element

the tube measures 33" overall and is 6 1/2" wide at the trunnions and is of classic proportions

by William H

Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 Category_Rear Sight Assembly There is no significant damageOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice U. S. Civil War era heavy barreled percussion target rifle, typical of those used by early Yankee Union sharpshooters during the conflict. The design is somewhat reminiscent of the "Pennsylvania" or "Kentucky" rifles of the time, but it is definitely a bit less curved and more robust in shape. It features a 23 inch long octagonal barrel with 7 groove