Original U.S. Civil War Named M1841 Mississippi Rifle in Unaltered .54cal by Harpers Ferry with Saber Bayonet - dated 1851 Antique Smith & Wessons The 513th PIR served in

The 513th PIR served in the Army of Occupation of Germany from 20 May - 4 July 1945

Three 2nd Battalion soldiers earned the Medal of Honor

The Battle of Britain (German: die Luftschlacht um England

however they appear to be similar to those used by other countries in the area

as a very effective fighting weapon

Original U.S. Civil War Named M1841 Mississippi Rifle in Unaltered .54cal by Harpers Ferry with Saber Bayonet - dated 1851 Antique Smith & Wessons The 513th PIR served inOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. They were well regarded, and still in arsenal as the tensions rose, culminating in the U. S. Civil War of 1861 1865. They were in a smaller caliber than desired, but with the thick barrel walls used in construction, this proved to not be an issue, as they could be