David Snellen
40 Cal.
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- Jan 28, 2008
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Gentlemen,
There is a picture in the Sweeney Museum of 2 men, One from the California (i.e.California Missouri) Guards and One from the Moniteau Co. Rangers. One man has a Mississippi rifle. The picture is 1860, and the units went into the State Guard and Confederate service.
Here is my question:
Would a civilian have been able to get a Mississippi rifle? It seems to me, that you would have had to be in the militia or some military group.
Any information would be appreciated,
David
There is a picture in the Sweeney Museum of 2 men, One from the California (i.e.California Missouri) Guards and One from the Moniteau Co. Rangers. One man has a Mississippi rifle. The picture is 1860, and the units went into the State Guard and Confederate service.
Here is my question:
Would a civilian have been able to get a Mississippi rifle? It seems to me, that you would have had to be in the militia or some military group.
Any information would be appreciated,
David