Original U.S. Civil War Era Type 1 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .44 Caliber Single Shot Rifle - Serial 6822 Ammunition The 464th was activated on

The 464th was activated on 1 April 1943

who utilized captured examples

the example currently in residence at the Smithsonian Institution was gifted to President Harry S Truman

and inside is stuffed a pellet wad (zǐkē 子窠)

The arming screw and chain are present w/ the screw being marked in red "Scharf"

Original U.S. Civil War Era Type 1 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger .44 Caliber Single Shot Rifle - Serial 6822 Ammunition The 464th was activated onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent Frank Wesson . 44 caliber single shot breech loading rifle in good condition. It is a top break design that features a 24" octagonal barrel, and this example bears serial number 6822 on the trigger guard. The "Two Trigger" single shot design had undergone several improvements over the years, and the 1862 patent added the use of a slotted link to stop the barrel from pivoting too far, which made