Original U.S. Civil War Era Half Stocked Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy Octagonal Barrel and Set Trigger - circa 1850 Crimean War central bursting type mortar used

central bursting type mortar used with WP for spotting

- Medal ribbons as follows: Army Good Conduct

the blade ricasso is marked with R

which looks to be very similar to the "papercloth" used on WWI German "Ersatz" canteen covers

Condition of the mask is good but there are a few issues

Original U.S. Civil War Era Half Stocked Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy Octagonal Barrel and Set Trigger - circa 1850 Crimean War central bursting type mortar usedOriginal 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 32 inch long octagonal barrel with 6 groove