Original U.S. Civil War Piece of Hardtack in Good Condition Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets 45-70 will function but will

45-70 will function but will expand at the base and may overcrimp at the neck

This is a rare find and a great piece of history

This helmet is heat lot stamped 559B which indicates the approximate manufacture date of June 1943

During the production run it was issued 3 times

Original U.S. Civil War Piece of Hardtack in Good Condition Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets 45-70 will function but willOriginal Item: Only One Available. Hardtack is a simple type of dense biscuit or cracker made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. Hardtack is inexpensive and long lasting. It is used for sustenance in the absence of perishable foods, commonly during long sea voyages, land migrations, and military campaigns. Along with salt pork, hardtack was a standard ration for many militaries and navies from the 17th through the early 20th centuries. This piece