Original U.S. Civil War Era Type 1 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .44 Caliber Single Shot Rifle - Serial 6822 Ammunition the example currently in residence

the example currently in residence at the Smithsonian Institution was gifted to President Harry S Truman

Currently most defense procurement programs focus on remedying this priority

It was sent overseas in June 1918 and fought at the Meuse-Argonne and at Ypres-Lys

Battle of Brienne

The arming screw and chain are present w/ the screw being marked in red "Scharf"

Original U.S. Civil War Era Type 1 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .44 Caliber Single Shot Rifle - Serial 6822 Ammunition the example currently in residenceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent Frank Wesson . 44 caliber single shot breech loading rifle in good condition. It is a top break design that features a 24" octagonal barrel, and this example bears serial number 6822 on the trigger guard. The "Two Trigger" single shot design had undergone several improvements over the years, and the 1862 patent added the use of a slotted link to stop the barrel from pivoting too far, which made