Original U.S. Civil War Era Half Stocked Percussion Heavy Barrel Target Rifle with A.W. Spies Lock and Long Range Tube Sight - circa 1850 One-of-a-Kind many of which were acquired

many of which were acquired by the Royal Navy for use on their Men-o-War Battleships

and first saw action during the Battle of Midway

just above the original Meechum tag

This would make a great addition to any aviation collection

Original U.S. Civil War Era Half Stocked Percussion Heavy Barrel Target Rifle with A.W. Spies Lock and Long Range Tube Sight - circa 1850 One-of-a-Kind many of which were acquiredOriginal 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 32 inch long half octagon barrel with 6 groove