Original U.S. Civil War Era .58 Caliber Rifle & Maynard Carbine Cartridge Lot of Two (2) - Inert Books & Films but it still displays wonderfully

but it still displays wonderfully

The XMIM-43A and XMIM-43B were redesignated as XFIM-43A and XFIM-43B

and also has a maker mark on one end

The rifle comes complete with cleaning rod and with what appears to be a fully intact needle

The colors are faded and there is tearing present

Original U.S. Civil War Era .58 Caliber Rifle & Maynard Carbine Cartridge Lot of Two (2) - Inert Books & Films but it still displays wonderfullyOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. During the U. S. Civil War, there were a multitude of different arms in service, as both sides rushed to fill the need for small arms. This was a logistical nightmare, as all of these different types of ammunition needed to be sourced, however this also ended up being a dream for collectors digging around old battlefields, as the possibilities for research were great. Like all deactivated ordnance, these