Here is my .58cal M1855 Rifle Musket. Few (mostly federal troops) were fortunate enough to get them early in the Civil War before the 1861 models began to appear. The M1855 saw extensive use in the hands of the 1st and 5th regiments of California Infantry who managed to march from Los Angeles across the deserts of Northern Mexico, California, Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas as part of the California Column. Along the way, the column formed a blocking force that pursued Sibley all the way back into Texas; defeated the Apaches, defeated the Navajos and occupied West Texas for the remainder of the war.
Along with the weapon, I have the bayonet, manual, tools, mid war cartridge box and belt. The bayonet, tool, wiper and ball-puller are all originals. I included an original roll of caps with diagram to better explain the Maynard Tape Primer.
-Dave