Gents,
I am looking for a better description of the first weapons issue of the model 1855 rifle musket for three companies of the 1st. Minnesota. Were they Springfields, Harpers Ferry, or Whitney weapons? Richard Moe's, "The Last Full Measaure" explains they were Springfields. Unfotunately today, I find this more of a generalized descrption that all Model 1855 rifle muskets were Springfields. There are some very unique differences from the mentioned Armories.
Any help would be appreciated...
VR
George Taggart
Lee Lodge #30 F.&A.M.
I am looking for a better description of the first weapons issue of the model 1855 rifle musket for three companies of the 1st. Minnesota. Were they Springfields, Harpers Ferry, or Whitney weapons? Richard Moe's, "The Last Full Measaure" explains they were Springfields. Unfotunately today, I find this more of a generalized descrption that all Model 1855 rifle muskets were Springfields. There are some very unique differences from the mentioned Armories.
Any help would be appreciated...
VR
George Taggart
Lee Lodge #30 F.&A.M.
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