Came across this photo here. I was told powder flasks for long guns were no longer in use by the time of the CW (even though they were listed in U.S. inventory). There was no place in the drill for them and infantrymen had no access to loose powder. Apparently this guy's unit didn't know that, but then the dog wasn't allowed either. Thoughts?
I grant that this is guy is probably an irregular, and perhaps he was issued a standard long arm and cap and cartridge box at some point.
I grant that this is guy is probably an irregular, and perhaps he was issued a standard long arm and cap and cartridge box at some point.
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