Original U.S. Civil War Era Cartridge Lot .58 Caliber - 4 Items U.S. Grenades though the rear sight is

though the rear sight is missing the spring

There are no factory markings visible but there are various handwritten markings though we are not sure if they were done period

which shows a mechanical gear with a sword overlaid

the Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik (W+F)

There is also a somewhat faint L

Original U.S. Civil War Era Cartridge Lot .58 Caliber - 4 Items U.S. Grenades though the rear sight isOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. During the U. S. Civil War, there were a multitude of different arms in service, as both sides rushed to fill the need for small arms. This was a logistical nightmare, as all of these different types of ammunition needed to be sourced, however this also ended up being a dream for collectors digging around old battlefields, as the possibilities for research were great. During the American Civil War, an assortment