Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 - Possible CSA Conversion to .58 Minié Short Rifle - dated 1848 Century "For Bravery" and "Going to

"For Bravery" and "Going to Front"

The uniform is in really good condition and does not appear to have ever been issued or worn

• Stamped ventilator holes

but a bit finicky due to age

and his assistant

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 - Possible CSA Conversion to .58 Minié Short Rifle - dated 1848 Century "For Bravery" and "Going toOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 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. The Model 1842 was the last U. S. smoothbore musket produced. Many