Original U.S. Second Seminole War Era Model 1833 Collapsible Leather Forage Cap by H.F.A. Richardson German Luger Offered in solid but used

Offered in solid but used condition

Bright Red wool construction on the crown is clean and shows almost no use

It was originally blued steel

however the under barrel marking has worn away

The bayonet has a short double edged dagger blade of 5"

Original U.S. Second Seminole War Era Model 1833 Collapsible Leather Forage Cap by H.F.A. Richardson German Luger Offered in solid but usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic example of this early type of forage cap. These are most commonly associated with the Seminole Wars and Cherokee Relocation Campaigns. All examples of these collapsible forage caps, in any condition, is a rarity in their own, but to find one in condition such as this one is nearly impossible! The cap retains a very nice form with just enough dip in the crown to show its ability to fold in the