Original U.S. Civil War Lead Knuckle Duster Dug Near Gettysburg Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts this is it

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2d Ranger Battalion (Force C) were to remain offshore for approximately thirty minutes until they received a signal from Rudder’s force ordering them to follow Rudder’s assault team ashore

with an overall length 20 1/2"

probably carried around in service for many years

A very rare piece from the Empire of the Rising Sun

Original U.S. Civil War Lead Knuckle Duster Dug Near Gettysburg Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts this is itOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a of lead knuckle duster dating from he United States Civil War and reportedly dug up decades ago outside Gettysburg, PA. The knuckles measure 4 inches wide by 2. 5 inches high and 3 4 wide at the widest part. This was made by melting down lead bullets. See others similar in 'Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia' by Francis A. Lord, p. 156. Weight: 1lb 2oz Condition: Very Good.