Original U.S. Civil War Bridesburg Two-Band Artillery Short Musket - dated 1864 French Holster with a bit of peppering

with a bit of peppering

for the Watervliet Arsenal on the West Bank of the Hudson in New York State

Belgium is a fine example and features well-done adornments of the day with an elaborate trigger guard and neo-gothic grip pommel

This sight however was not perfected until 1885

There are some faded markings

Original U.S. Civil War Bridesburg Two-Band Artillery Short Musket - dated 1864 French Holster with a bit of pepperingOriginal Item. Only One Available. From an old U. S, Civil War collection this 32 1 2" barrel Short Musket was intended for for Artillery troopers to use as well as servicing their field pieces. The percussion lock is marked under the hammer with the Federal Eagle insignia, next to U. S. BRIDESBURG, with a date of 1864 on the tail. This indicates contract manufacture by the Philadelphia firm of Alfred Jenks & Son, owners and operators of the