Original U.S. Civil War Smith's Patent 1857 "Artillery Model" Carbine by Mass. Arms Co. - Serial Number 7259 Brunswick Rifle However in mid / late

However in mid / late 1968

Unfortunately we are not able to see any of the markings on the band due to corrosion and how tightly it fits

brass based mounts

Included with this rifle a correct issue Triangular-bladed  Model 1874 "Gras" sword bayonet with steel scabbard

More on the SPG-9:The projectile is launched from the gun by a small charge

Original U.S. Civil War Smith's Patent 1857 "Artillery Model" Carbine by Mass. Arms Co. - Serial Number 7259 Brunswick Rifle However in mid / lateOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith Carbine was a 0. 50 caliber breech loading rifle patented by Gilbert Smith on June 23, 1857 and successfully completed the Military Trials of the late 1850s. It was used by various cavalry units during the American Civil War. It was unique in that it broke apart in the middle for loading, and that it used rubber cartridges which sealed the gases in the breech. The downside was that these cartridges were