Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun 5” which was even shorter

5” which was even shorter than the then the standard of 21” carbine length

They are nicely marked  on the back of the right barrel as follows:

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was in reserve

Original U.S. Civil War Post War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Open Crown Felt Cap With Badge and Cord Bira Gun 5” which was even shorterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a well worn GAR cap, once worn by a Veteran by the American Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U. S. Navy), and the Marines who served in the American Civil War. It was founded in 1866 in Decatur, Illinois, and grew to include hundreds of "posts" (local community units)