Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated British Ordnance Oregon and her sister ships

Oregon and her sister ships were the first modern battleships built for the United States

a true one-looker

This basically translates to "Air Raid protection device

During WWI much of North East France and the surrounding areas became part of "No man's land"

totally un-cleaned and complete with all the dried grease

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated British Ordnance Oregon and her sister shipsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company of Middletown, Connecticut, with an 1864 dated lock. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and displays an attractive, honestly service used appearance with clear maker markings, correct military fittings, strong three groove rifling, and period style personalization