Original Rare U.S. Edwin Wesson Ornate .41cal Percussion Match Rifle Similar to Civil War Sharpshooter Models MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Earlier models came with a

Earlier models came with a shoulder strap but this model did not

perhaps they were friends in training school

The leather sweat band is in excellent condition

the field glasses are offered in good functional condition

though there are missing chunks around the lock and hammer

Original Rare U.S. Edwin Wesson Ornate .41cal Percussion Match Rifle Similar to Civil War Sharpshooter Models MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Earlier models came with aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. EDWIN WESSON, 1811 1849 was the older Brother of Danial Wesson who together with Horace Smith founded the Famous SMITH & WESSON COMPANY in 1855. Daniel Wesson worked with his brother EDWIN WESSON developing these precision Match Rifles during the 1840's, and contracted with Samuel Colt to supply 1,000 Barrels for the Colt Walker Revolvers. EDWIN WESSON sadly died in 1849, leaving his younger brother DANIEL WESSON to