Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Restoration Materials Blade Style: Slightly Curved Single

Blade Style: Slightly Curved Single Edge

and they were up against three British cruisers

Fine Walnut full stock nicely checkered at grip with all Brass Mounts of British style from the early 1800's

One end is warped from age and shows slight woodworm damage

It also has some light oxidation in areas

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Serial No. 5698 - dated 1862 & 1863 Restoration Materials Blade Style: Slightly Curved SingleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic offering that we have never had before, and most likely will not see again for some time! Here we have an Excellent condition rare U. S. Civil War "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle, one of 10,000 made by Eli Whitneys manufactory, Whitney ville, based on an 1861 contract to the U. S. Navy. Five sample rifles were delivered in October 1862 and regular deliveries started in February 1863, with 5,300