Confederate CIVIL War Soldier Tintype Armed With Rifle
SOLDIER HOLDING A MODEL 1816 MUSKET COMMONLY USED IN THE MEXICAN WAR, THAT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A PERCUSSION CAP RIFLE. MOSTLY DONE BY THE CONFEDERATE, THE MAJORITY FROM TEXAS. UNION CASE MEASURES 3-1/4'' X3-3/4'. HAS CRACK AROUND ONE HINGE. CLASP DOES NOT STAY CLOSED.