Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Co. D, 12th Virginia Infantry Marked C.S. Richmond Type 4 Low Hump Percussion Rifle, Dated 1864 Ancient for front line highly mobile

for front line highly mobile units

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the prevailing public mindset was one of isolationism

with moderate deterioration from age and use

chambered for the powerful 9×25mm Mauser ammunition

Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Co. D, 12th Virginia Infantry Marked C.S. Richmond Type 4 Low Hump Percussion Rifle, Dated 1864 Ancient for front line highly mobileOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Confederate C. S. Richmond percussion rifle dated 1864 and fitted with the later Type 4 Low Hump lock plate, one of the principal long arms manufactured by the Confederacy during the Civil War. Especially significant is the surviving barrel marking CO. D. XII'TH VA. INF., indicating association with Company D of the 12th Virginia Infantry, the Lafayette Guards. The rifle is heavily service worn