Second Rhode Island

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Men of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry ( Elijah Hunt Rhodes regiment ) in camp - 1861.

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Interesting photo. Any idea who the old guy is seated on the right?
 
The negative for this image is at the National Archives (NARA-529447a).

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One of the striking details about this picture, apart from the fact that the soldier on the left appears to have a peg leg, is the strong resemblance these three soldiers share. The two on the right look like twins. I wonder if these are three brothers.

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I'd appreciate hearing from the weapon experts regarding the muskets they are carrying. I haven't had a chance to zoom in on the pictures, but in the 2nd photo I don't see any rear sights so I presume these are smoothbores. I am not a student of the M-1842 Smoothbore but my guess is that is what they are carrying, and it would be a likely possibility considering the photo is from 1861. Can anyone confirm please?
 
I'd appreciate hearing from the weapon experts regarding the muskets they are carrying. I haven't had a chance to zoom in on the pictures, but in the 2nd photo I don't see any rear sights so I presume these are smoothbores. I am not a student of the M-1842 Smoothbore but my guess is that is what they are carrying, and it would be a likely possibility considering the photo is from 1861. Can anyone confirm please?
Yes. This is the M1842 Smoothbore.

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John Hartwell. I hope you don't mind my posting the negative images for these photos. I figured everyone would enjoy seeing them in high resolution.
 
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