There Was An Old Musket Trigger-Guard Plate In The Ground
Aside from the coin, Brad also found something that looked like an old clock hand in the ground. He assumed that was what it was since it was the same size and shape. But upon closer inspection, he came to the conclusion that it might be an old musket rifle trigger-guard plate. It might even belong to a soldier from the Civil war or Revolutionary War. What other historical artifact did Brad find there?
There Was An Old Musket Trigger-Guard Plate In The Ground
At The Height Of The Civil War
During the Civil War, the most common weapon used was the Model 1861 Springfield rifle-musket. It had a length of 58.5 inches, while the barrel was 40 inches long. The musket was a muzzle-loading weapon with a bayonet and weighed nearly ten pounds. That is rather heavy for a malnourished soldier with other necessities on his back. The Springfield model had 84 pieces and could be manufactured for only $14.93 back in 1861. Within four years, nearly two million units of the weapon were produced.
At The Height Of The Civil War
