Original U.S. New England Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Named Ramrod circa 1850 Revolutionary War and as Allied gains continued

and as Allied gains continued

not only of a very famous regiment but a known officer who was mentioned in dispatches for his participation in that regiment's

The cap has ventilation grommets to each side positioned just below the outer edge of the crown seam

We do not know why this was done

" published by the Center of Military History

Original U.S. New England Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Named Ramrod circa 1850 Revolutionary War and as Allied gains continuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice "New England" style underhammer percussion target rifle, complete with its original long ramrod. These could be used for hunting, but more often were a pastime for the more wealthy, who would use these for target shooting. Somewhat delicate and quite heavy, they were not not really hunting friendly. Still they could be used for competitions shooting