Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Category_MG 42 Accessories The letter after the number

The letter after the number was a code for the manufacturer (F for Grumman

the unit then re-equipped with the B-17 Flying Fortress and moved on to Fort Douglas

It has been sharpened very little after production

Once replaced

Canada and South Africa

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Category_MG 42 Accessories The letter after the numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic offering that we have never had before, and most likely will not see again for some time! Here we have an Excellent condition rare U. S. Civil War "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle, one of 10,000 made by Eli Whitneys manufactory, Whitney ville, based on an 1861 contract to the U. S. Navy. Five sample rifles were delivered in October 1862 and regular deliveries started in February 1863, with 5,300