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2229
$747.00

ID’D CIVIL WAR IRON CALIPERS. Non-excavated. Stamped, “A. RICHARDS.” These calipers come with a tag that states that these were owned by Sgt. Alfred Richards of Co. D, Michigan Engineers & Mechanics. Sgt. Richards enlisted on September 12, 1861 at Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 27 and served until mustered out on September 22, 1865. Richards (from Walker, now NW Grand Rapids), was mustered as Artificer on October 29, 1861 and promoted to Corporal on November 1, 1863. After he re-enlisted, he was promoted to Sergeant on February 3, 1864 until his muster out at Nashville, TN on September 22, 1865. His company and regiment have an excellent war record! CONDITION: Very fine condition. 4-56283-8 JM232 (550-850)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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