Original U.S. Civil War Era Yankee Sharpshooter Full Stocked Percussion Rifle by J. Hetrick & Co. - circa 1858 Sterling SMG as used by the 82-BM-37

as used by the 82-BM-37 & 82-PM-41/43 Mortars

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked M1/102 for Frank & Reif

two of which are still in their original sealed waterproof containers

The steel scabbard is in good condition and the original blued finish is mostly present and there are areas of light surface rust

Original U.S. Civil War Era Yankee Sharpshooter Full Stocked Percussion Rifle by J. Hetrick & Co. - circa 1858 Sterling SMG as used by the 82-BM-37Original Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice U. S. Civil War era heavy barreled percussion target rifle, typical of those used by early Yankee Union sharpshooters during the conflict. This is most unusual in that it was made in the style of a Pennsylvania long rifle, sometimes referred to as a "Kentucky Rifle", with a full length CURLY MAPLE stock and all brass mounts. It features a 36 inch long