Civil War-Era Combination Gun Tool

Civil War-Era Combination Gun Tool - Inventory Number: FIR 199

This multi-functional iron tool, commonly referred to as a “combination gun tool”, was issued to soldiers during the Civil War for field maintenance of their percussion rifles and muskets. Combines four essential functions:

• Bullet Mold (ball mold cavity) for casting lead projectiles.

• Nipple Wrench for removing the percussion cap nipple from the firearm.

• Screwdriver Blade for disassembling or adjusting firearm parts.

• Cleaning Tool or Ramrod Extension Socket (depending on configuration and specific model).

These compact tools were carried in cartridge boxes or tool pouches and were vital to keeping weapons operational in the field. A quintessential piece of Civil War soldier gear—both practical and collectible.

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Inventory Number: FIR 199