Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 ZULU War so it is not common

so it is not common for a Stinger to be "reloaded" in the field

many complaints came from Normandy paratroopers

This pattern developed in 1871 Tall White Pith Helmet as used in the ZULU Wars and the various Indian Campaigns

The helmet was painted black for reasons unknown

Original U.S. Civil War Era New England Under Hammer Turret Breech Percussion Target Rifle with Flame Maple Half Stock - circa 1855 ZULU War so it is not commonOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice U. S. Civil War era heavy barreled percussion target rifle, typical of those used by early Yankee Union sharpshooters during the conflict. The design is somewhat reminiscent of the "Pennsylvania" or "Kentucky" rifles of the time, but it is definitely a bit less curved and more robust in shape. It features a 23 inch long octagonal barrel with 7 groove