Item Number: M00573

Item Title: Original Civil War US Model 1840/42 .69 Caliber Worm for Springfield Muskets

Price: $25

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Provenance: US

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Description:An original Model 1840/1842 Worm (or Wiper) for .69 caliber Springfield muskets and rifles.

Soldiers attached it to the gun's ramrod, and, using cloth or other material, cleaned out the barrel of the gun.

Condition is excellent (non dug). 1.5" long