Bidspirit auction | Civil War Confederate Percussion Captured

Civil War Confederate Percussion Captured Rifle - Civil War Confederate percussion M1849 Jaeger rifle likely captured from the 104th Union regiment to the 17th Confederate regiment. Lock plate marked (849). Proof marked (24) to brass side plate. Stock with several marked including opposite the lock plate (104, PENN, VOL ?, 565) indicating 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. And additionally (104, W, 565) to the underside and butt of the stock. Stock carved with ”1863 17th SC” to side indicating 17th South Carolina Infantry Regiment. Octagonal to round .71 caliber rifled barrel with rear sights. Size 48” L, Barrel 35 1/4” L Ex-Southern California Collection