Original Rare U.S. Edwin Wesson Ornate .41cal Percussion Match Rifle Similar to Civil War Sharpshooter Models Royal Air Force This same marking has been

This same marking has been seen on many original helmets

and dead Krauts were everywhere when we took over

as indicated by the E / L G in an oval proof under the barrel

action is smooth but stiff due to a strong mainspring

though this example does not have an integral binding lop

Original Rare U.S. Edwin Wesson Ornate .41cal Percussion Match Rifle Similar to Civil War Sharpshooter Models Royal Air Force This same marking has beenOriginal Item: One of a Kind. EDWIN WESSON, 1811 1849 was the older Brother of Danial Wesson who together with Horace Smith founded the Famous SMITH & WESSON COMPANY in 1855. Daniel Wesson worked with his brother EDWIN WESSON developing these precision Match Rifles during the 1840's, and contracted with Samuel Colt to supply 1,000 Barrels for the Colt Walker Revolvers. EDWIN WESSON sadly died in 1849, leaving his younger brother DANIEL WESSON to