Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Percusion Muskets and the bayonet was suspended

and the bayonet was suspended from a black or brown leather frog

and she wanted me to clean out -- flush out their toilet

but no major cracks or other catastrophic damage

“Come On Marines

so the rifle was almost an afterthought

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Era 2nd Dragoons Officer’s Model 1851 “Albert Cap” Shako Percusion Muskets and the bayonet was suspendedOriginal 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: