Original U.S. Civil War 1862 Dated Confederate Soldier’s Named Pocket Bible of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Magazines s packaging

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recoil spring with inner and outer end caps

known as a KASKARA

The top of the octagon barrel is clearly stamped:

this is a wonderful set complete with photos of the MP in his uniform during the War

Original U.S. Civil War 1862 Dated Confederate Soldier’s Named Pocket Bible of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Magazines s packagingOriginal Item: One of a kind. Acquired in a collection purchase, this original 1862 dated pocket bible belonged to a killed in action Confederate soldier named HIRAM POMERY of the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry. The bible was found at the battle site during the three day action known as the Battle of the Wilderness, on May 6th 1862 by a Union Soldier, HENRY EATON of the 4th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Mt. Washington, New York, who then sent it to his