Original U.S. Civil War Cartridge Box Sling Eagle Breast Plate Purportedly from Rosensteel Collection - Found at Gettysburg MG 42 Ammo Storage Many of these pistols were

Many of these pistols were converted to the much more reliable and simple percussion ignition system later in the 19th century

39" caliber

Blade length is approximately 24 1/4 inches and overall length 35 inches

showing wear around the top where the hanger would have attached

They fall into two groups: blocks marked D

Original U.S. Civil War Cartridge Box Sling Eagle Breast Plate Purportedly from Rosensteel Collection - Found at Gettysburg MG 42 Ammo Storage Many of these pistols wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely pattern 1826 Eagle Breast Plate with a lead filled back. This example is missing both loops and shows some material loss, having been ground dug. This came to us with the information that it was originally part of the Rosensteel collection, having been found in the Gettysburg area. We have no documentation to prove this, however. In the early years of the American nation, the need for a national