Original U.S. Civil War Colt .58 Minié Conversion M1841 Mississippi Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet Serial 228 - Dated 1861 Brown Bess On the underside of the

On the underside of the stock just to the rear of the trigger guard it is stamped with serial number M / 434723

It definitely looks to have had some possible repairs and modifications over its many years of existence

This is a phenomenal Italian “Chronicles” propaganda poster which updates the country on specific parts of the war

the civilian service

Original U.S. Civil War Colt .58 Minié Conversion M1841 Mississippi Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet Serial 228 - Dated 1861 Brown Bess On the underside of theOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. They were well regarded, and still in arsenal as the tensions rose, culminating in the U. S. Civil War of 1861 1865. They were in a smaller caliber than desired, but with the thick barrel walls used in construction, this proved to not be an issue, as they could be