Fayetteville (NC) Observer, “Beautiful Weapon,” February 3, 1862

“Beautiful Weapon,” Fayetteville (NC) Observer, February 3, 1862

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“Beautiful Weapon,” Fayetteville (NC) Observer, February 3, 1862, p. 3: 1.

Newspaper: Publication:

Fayetteville Semi Weekly Observer

Newspaper: Headline:

Beautiful Weapon

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Newspaper

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Exact

Transcriber:

Don Sailer, Dickinson College

Transcription date:

07/30/2011

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The following text is presented here in complete form, as it originally appeared in print. Spelling and typographical errors have been preserved as in the original.

BEAUTIFUL WEAPON. – A few days ago we were shown one of a number of rifles finished at the C. S. Armory here. It is much the same, in general appearance, as the U. S. rifle for some years past made at Harper’s Ferry and at Springfield, Mass.; but for certain improvements, in the matter of sword bayonet, Maynard primer, and perfection of finish in all parts, it must be pronounced very far superior. The back-sights are set for 300 and 500 yards.

Altogether, we think it the handsomest specimen of small-arms, rifle or musket, we have ever seen – reflecting the greatest credit upon all concerned in its manufacture.

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“Beautiful Weapon,” Fayetteville (NC) Observer, February 3, 1862

Major Topics

Confederate States of America

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Fayetteville, NC

Harpers Ferry, VA

Springfield, MA

Fayetteville (NC) Observer, “Beautiful Weapon,” February 3, 1862

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