Original U.S. Civil War Era .58 Caliber Rifle & .69 Caliber Hall Carbine Cartridge Lot of Two (2) - Inert Other European Militaria There is a good bit

There is a good bit of verdigris on the sling fittings

This is a truly interesting artifact in excellent display condition

Crossguard: 2 1/4”

Imported from Liège in Belgium

so this post card signature is from just after his retirement

Original U.S. Civil War Era .58 Caliber Rifle & .69 Caliber Hall Carbine Cartridge Lot of Two (2) - Inert Other European Militaria There is a good bitOriginal 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. Like all deactivated ordnance, these