Original U.S. Civil War M1864 Triplett & Scott Kentucky Contract Repeating Rifle by Meriden Mfg. Co. - Serial 2269 French Helmets the Thunderbolts became the first

the Thunderbolts became the first Marine squadron in 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to transition to the F-4 Phantom II and receive its current designation as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 (VMFA-251)

however we did find many other mid 19th century examples marked like this on the lock

and liner chinstrap with buckle

The wars were largely a reaction to piracy by the Barbary states

"I'd rather be blown up then"

Original U.S. Civil War M1864 Triplett & Scott Kentucky Contract Repeating Rifle by Meriden Mfg. Co. - Serial 2269 French Helmets the Thunderbolts became the firstOriginal Item: Only One Available. Developed by LOUIS TRIPLETT and WILLIAM SCOTT of Columbia, Kentucky and manufactured under contract by the Meriden Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Ct. This is a Repeating Rifle enclosing a 7 Shot tubular magazine inside the wood butt. It is loaded from the front once the swivel breech of the action is fully opened. These were all chambered for the . 56 50 Spencer rimfire cartridge, often referred to as . 50