Original U.S. Civil War Greene's Patent Under Hammer Bolt Action Percussion Rifle - c.1860 81mm Mortar Three missions were flown during

Three missions were flown during Operation Jubilee

Also included are the original black felt belt hanging straps in excellent condition complete with brass lion head buckles and brass locking snap hooks all in perfect functional condition

organization and technical training of Motor Transport Corps personnel

The Eighth took full advantage of this break and "Big Week" was staged

Original U.S. Civil War Greene's Patent Under Hammer Bolt Action Percussion Rifle - c.1860 81mm Mortar Three missions were flown duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something you don't see every day, and this is indeed the only example we have had of a Greene Under Hammer Rifle. The system was invented and patented by LT. COLONEL J. DURRELL GREENE, as indicated on the barrel tang markings, which are mostly faded: GREENE'S PATENT. NOV. 17. 1857 This is the rifle that introduced the bolt action system to the U. S. Army, probably somewhat copying the German 1841 Dreyse