United States. Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795-1865 By Claud E. Fuller Hold loop stamped SILBER

loop stamped SILBER

Silvered iron hilt exhibits age blackening and surface rust

joined together at the bottom by a ribbon

loosely translated "Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The guard overlays a gilt maker’s mark of “MITZLAFF & BLIEDUNG

United States. Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795-1865 By Claud E. Fuller Hold loop stamped SILBERHardcover, hunter green cloth cover, formally entitled "Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795 1865 A Description of the Flint Lock Muskets, Musketoons and Carbines and the Muskets, Muketoons and Carbines and Special Models From 1795 to 1865 with Ordnance Office Reports, Tables and Correspondence and a Sketch of Springfield Armory", complied by Claud E. Fuller of New York City, published by Francis Bannerman Son of Blue Point, New York and S and S Firearms of