Name/Title
RifleDescription
Civil War period muzzle loader; wood stock; trigger guard hammer assembly screwed on; has single metal band around barrel; metal ramrod; percussion cap firing; metal butt plate screwed on; top of butt plate stamped "US".
Stamped near hammer is 'US SPRINGFIELD" Stamped on breech plate behind hammer is "1864"
According to old collection records was carried by Abe McKinney during the Civil War.Collection
M/M Elmer SneppAcquisition
Accession
1983.004Source or Donor
Snepp, Mr. and Mrs. ElmerAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1864Notes
Early Date: 1864Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
McKinneyPerson or Organization
Abraham McKinneyCreate Date
December 15, 2000Update Date
November 19, 2025