Original U.S. Late Indian Wars Era Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern 5th Infantry Kepi With “I” Infantry Buttons Military Books & Documents even on the copper covered

even on the copper covered end of the breech plug

and holds currently at half-cock

It is also marked with U

With all solid brass mounts and large iron lanyard ring to the bottom of the grip this Dragoon Pistol has certainly seen action

Original U.S. Late Indian Wars Era Model 1872 Federal Issue Chasseur Style Pattern 5th Infantry Kepi With “I” Infantry Buttons Military Books & Documents even on the copper coveredOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fine example of a Indian Wars Federal Issue Model 1872 chasseur style kepi in good condition. As issued to both enlisted men and officers during this period. This Federal Chasseur Pattern Kepi features fabric of very fine blue wool broadcloth. The crown stands nearly 2 1 4" high at the front, 4 1 2" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1 2" in diameter, not stiffened with pasteboard. This example has a