Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Rifled Percussion Cavalry Musketoon by Springfield Armory - dated 1848 Lanchester SMG whose VP logo is on

whose VP logo is on the back of the scabbard body

A nearly identical example sold for $3

I will not therefore dwell upon it any further

1861 the Battalion mustered into Confederate service with 5 companies

The Carbine

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Rifled Percussion Cavalry Musketoon by Springfield Armory - dated 1848 Lanchester SMG whose VP logo is onOriginal 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