Original U.S. Pennsylvania Swivel Breech Double Barrel Percussion Rifle with Set Trigger by J.S. Johnston - Circa 1855 British Documents & Books The field is composed of

The field is composed of operate hand stitched red and white wool stripes

two soldiers work together as shown in this section from FM 21-15 "Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment" (15 Feb 1977)

as part of the Allied invasion of Italy

with some regimental markings stamped onto the socket

however we cannot see any signs that the barrel was replaced

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Swivel Breech Double Barrel Percussion Rifle with Set Trigger by J.S. Johnston - Circa 1855 British Documents & Books The field is composed ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a lovely swivel breech double barreled "Pennsylvania" percussion hunting rifle, often referred to as a "Kentucky" rifle. The design developed in Pennsylvania, and then spread down the Ohio River Valley to Kentucky, where it was very popular. This is very good and interesting example example, with a lovely figured "Tiger Flame" maple rear stock and all brass