Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 38CAL" on the bottom

38CAL" on the bottom

This rifle has definitely seen extensive service

From the looks of the barrel

a known maker of these pistols

but could also be laundry numbers

Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 38CAL" on the bottomOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn Union cavalry uniform jacket, also referred to as a shell jacket, in very good condition with a set of NCO shoulder boards. This type of jacket was worn by countless Federal horse soldiers before and during the Civil War. The only major issue is a large tear in the back seam due to loss of stitching, but thankfully this is only visible from the back. The shell jacket became regulation for the US