Original U.S. Civil War Hotchkiss 3-inch Shell with Lead Sabot for M1861 Ordnance Rifle Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly Also included are original sword

Also included are original sword belt hangers that are in good condition and marked R

The scabbard on this example is leather with steel fittings

17 for June 1917 on the side of the carry handle

It bears medal attachment loops to left breast so presumably the Officer saw action and long service

Scarce in any condition

Original U.S. Civil War Hotchkiss 3-inch Shell with Lead Sabot for M1861 Ordnance Rifle Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly Also included are original swordOriginal Item: The most advanced artillery in use during the American Civil War had rifled bores, which gave greatly increased range and accuracy. Since the war occurred just as rifling was being developed for artillery, a host of different rifling schemes were tried. One of these was the Model 1861 3 Inch Ordnance rifled muzzle loader, usually called the " 3 in. Ordnance Rifle." The 3 inch Ordnance gun was made of hammer welded, formed, machined