![]() and it is likely that the 50 shotguns may well have been for service with commissary troops who did not serve as front line soldiers. Militia, but was ranked as a major when moved to Regular State Service where he served as head of Virginia's Commissary Dept. The following listing is on page 45 of this fascinating document: Major M.G. The Defence of the State of Virginia, &c. Showing the Military and Naval Preparations for See: Message from the Execttive of the Commonwealth, The shotgun was sent home after relatively short service in the Confederate service when he was issued a more appropriate and effective weapon.Īlso, some double barreled shotguns were issued to recruits, even in Virginia which was better armed and equipped than most southern states. It is well worn and was supposedly carried by my wife's Great-great Grandfather when he first enlisted (as an infantryman) in the Virginia forces at the beginning of the war. My wife's family owns a double barrel shotgun marked "Van Lew & Smith - Richmond" on both locks with "London" in silver wire inlay on the top rib of the London proofed barrels. I am aware that private arms were carried by a fair number of southern militiamen some of them double barreled shotguns, but more effective arms replaced these as soon as possible. I have to agree with you, the barrel length of the "reproduction" in the original post is far too short to be of more use than a standard horse pistol and it is bulkier and far heavier.
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