The Model 1861 was relatively scarce in the early years of the Civil War (many troops were still using Model 1842 smoothbored muskets and Model 1816/1822 muskets converted to percussion cap primers
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a perforated lug on one end of the pan E and a ring 6 on the opposite end of the pan
The interior of the cap shows the maker's printed label in silver "Deutsche Industrie" and the continental cap size of 53 cm
especially on the shiny rim
Original 20th Century Field Gear Collector's Set - Haversacks, Canteen, Ammo Pouch, Sling Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The Model 1861 was relativelyOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Recently acquired from a large military collection purchase, this is a very nice set of original & reproduction items, including helmets, a hat, and bayonets. Over the years many collectors assembly a wide variety of original and reproduction items, as well as post war items. We are offering these items as collector's sets, which can then be researched and used to maybe give some budding collector a start. Some