Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Percussion Cavalry Carbine Converted to Artillery Musketoon - dated 1853 British Documents & Books Mark Dignam as General Airey

Mark Dignam as General Airey

and while the bore does show clear lands and grooves

first introduced to the National Revolutionary Army in 1935

The original Factory installed black hard rubber colt grips showing the Colt leaping Stallion logo appear to be in great condition

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Percussion Cavalry Carbine Converted to Artillery Musketoon - dated 1853 British Documents & Books Mark Dignam as General AireyOriginal item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1847 was a percussion lock musketoon carbine produced by the Springfield Armory in the mid 19th century. Muskets were designed for a dual purpose on the battlefield, and could be used as a both a and a pike for short range fighting. Because they were used in a manner similar to a pike, muskets had to be long and heavy, which made them impractical for other uses. Because of this, many muskets