Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Receiver Top Cover The ship spent the rest

The ship spent the rest of her career based on the West Coast or in Hawaii

The bell is two piece

These "unmarked" rifles have been fully cleaned but may have minor defects

or possibly dug up by a souvenir seeker

The 57TH REGIMENT OF FOOT was raised in 1755 for the 7 Years War which we know as the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Receiver Top Cover The ship spent the restOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Pre American Civl War Model 1851 Shako, used by an Officer of the 2nd Dragoons. The uniforms introduced under the regulations of 1851 were relatively short lived, but the changes that were made were significant for the Army. The new regulations introduce the frock coat as the service uniform for all soldiers, thus eliminating the coatee. A system of branch colors was also introduced: