Original U.S. Civil War Bridesburg Two-Band Artillery Short Musket - dated 1864 French Holster This sight however was not

This sight however was not perfected until 1885

for the Watervliet Arsenal on the West Bank of the Hudson in New York State

Stenciled in neck lining M

Directly overlooking the Jerry position was a wooden tower that was within range of the guns

There are some faded markings

Original U.S. Civil War Bridesburg Two-Band Artillery Short Musket - dated 1864 French Holster This sight however was notOriginal Item. Only One Available. From an old U. S, Civil War collection this 32 1 2" barrel Short Musket was intended for for Artillery troopers to use as well as servicing their field pieces. The percussion lock is marked under the hammer with the Federal Eagle insignia, next to U. S. BRIDESBURG, with a date of 1864 on the tail. This indicates contract manufacture by the Philadelphia firm of Alfred Jenks & Son, owners and operators of the