High End Replica U.S. Civil War Bone Handled Large Bowie Knife - Named and Dated 1862 Brown Bess Muskets the Model 1861 was never

the Model 1861 was never produced in a two-banded "short rifle" configuration

The front is marked in original period paint: H

About half of the troops were from the 11th Cavalry Regiment under Colonel Earl Thomas and half from the 2nd Regiment

the tang on this is full length

The sweatband is marked on the outer surface MADE IN GERMANY

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