Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Restoration Materials Used as parrying weapons to

Used as parrying weapons to obstruct an enemy's sword thrusts

Blade Style: Slightly Curved Single Edge

Allied soldiers initially thought the base of the mortar was to be placed on the knee and fired

One end is warped from age and shows slight woodworm damage

No size present on this cap

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Restoration Materials Used as parrying weapons toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic offering that we have never had before, and most likely will not see again for some time! Here we have an Excellent condition rare U. S. Civil War "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle, one of 10,000 made by Eli Whitneys manufactory, Whitney ville, based on an 1861 contract to the U. S. Navy. Five sample rifles were delivered in October 1862 and regular deliveries started in February 1863, with 5,300