United States. Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795-1865 By Claud E. Fuller Hold loosely translated "Ministry of Interior

loosely translated "Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs

both are date stamped on the reverse

joined together at the bottom by a ribbon

Silvered iron hilt exhibits age blackening and surface rust

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

United States. Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795-1865 By Claud E. Fuller Hold loosely translated "Ministry of InteriorHardcover, 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