" One exception: My great, great grandfather's Harper's Ferry 1842 rifle that he carried in the War of The Great Rebellion. Though it appears to be in excellent condition, I haven't fired it out of concern for damaging it. It is complete with the ram and bayonette."
Harkrader, is this a .69 caliber 1842 smoothbore musket or a .54 or .58 caliber 1841 Mississippi rifle? What unit did he serve with?
Can you post pictures?
Harkrader, is this a .69 caliber 1842 smoothbore musket or a .54 or .58 caliber 1841 Mississippi rifle? What unit did he serve with?
Can you post pictures?