Original U.S. Civil War Rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. .41cal No. 2 Navy Holster Pistol with 8” Barrel and Masonic Markings - Serial 1377 Made Circa 1857 Japanese Guns & Ordnance with the comical caption “Stoßtrupp

with the comical caption “Stoßtrupp 1917”

By the close of the Victorian era most regiments had standardized on the P-1895 infantry officer's sword where previously various regiments used patterns exclusive only to them

and the rear detonator tube is even still installed

so a plug was needed to protect the interior

12th Combat Aviation Group

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. .41cal No. 2 Navy Holster Pistol with 8” Barrel and Masonic Markings - Serial 1377 Made Circa 1857 Japanese Guns & Ordnance with the comical caption “StoßtruppOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was an American company formed in 1855 by partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson to develop Walter Hunt's "Rocket Ball" ammunition and" lever action" mechanism. Volcanic made an improved version of the Rocket Ball ammunition, and a carbine and pistol version of the lever action gun to fire it. Unfortunately, due to financial issues, the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was short