Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Brass Shoulder Scales Antique Long Guns This sword was also recently

This sword was also recently featured on the Discovery Channel series Billy Buys Brooklyn featuring William Leroy

Hilt is German Silver

Tape primers were later abandoned due to their unsuitability for use in combat

Officially named the Fucile di Fanteria Mod

The Hi-Power is one of the most widely used military pistols in history

Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Brass Shoulder Scales Antique Long Guns This sword was also recentlyOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Complete pair of Civil War Shoulder Scales with mounting implements. Light artillery, cavalry troops, and some Non Commissioned Officers, musicians and privates of infantry units went to the front decorated with brass scales on their shoulders. Shoulder scales were originally designed to be a form of body armor. The idea was that if a soldier wearing these was struck down by a swordsman, the blow would be