Original U.S. Civil War Inscribed Webley Wedge Frame Revolver to Lt. Horace Chevallier of the 1st NY Light Marine Artillery Vickers MMG This was secured to the

This was secured to the rigid shell by "pull the dot" snap fasteners on the cheek flaps and in some cases with additional straps attached to snap fastener in front and in the back of the rigid shell

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The helmet no longer has any visible markings present

and also found on the inside of the back strap

Post War Ballpoint Pen Stand: This was more than likely made by the Veteran himself as a commemorative piece and reminder as it sat on his desk

Original U.S. Civil War Inscribed Webley Wedge Frame Revolver to Lt. Horace Chevallier of the 1st NY Light Marine Artillery Vickers MMG This was secured to theThis is a FINE example of the English Webley Wedge Frame double action percussion revolver, as produced from the late 1850s through the mid 1860s. These guns provided less expensive alternatives to the Adams and Tranter patent revolvers of the day. The primary cost savings was in the use of a two piece frame and barrel design, similar to Colt revolvers, with the two parts held together via a wedge. Adams and Tranter revolvers utilized a one piece