Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1840 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1840 Accessories but sometimes conflicting and unclear

but sometimes conflicting and unclear

In addition to improved comfort over the earlier M-1938 goggles

This is the typical type and size of flag that would be used as a "Good Luck Flag"

and the original brown leather chin strap is intact and in good shape

A fantastic uniform grouping that belonged to Lieutenant Donald F

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1840 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1840 Accessories but sometimes conflicting and unclearOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1840 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It was a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to by its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. All of these muskets were 58 inches long, with a barrel around 42 inches in length. An artillery short musket was also produced or modified from the long