Somewhat hard to give an exact history of this item. These were originally made for the Prussian M1809, but are frequently found in the US due to the US using the M1809 during the Civil War

TERMS OF SALE. READ BEFORE BUYING/BIDDING:

1. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

• No matter the situation, no refund or return is ever accepted. Understand this before bidding. 

1a. EXAMINE ALL PHOTOS, MESSAGE ME ANY QUESTIONS

• Some of these items may have damage or signs of wear on them. I do my absolute best to take high quality photos to highlight and show these damages so you are informed about its condition. This being said, I will not fill out my entire description or condition status with every single scratch, dent, or missing part on the item. This would be extremely convoluted as most of the items I sell are nearly 100 years old and are going to very clearly have some sign of wear on them. I will list the general condition (Great, Good, Fair, Poor) and anything major to the item. Message me specific questions about specific items and I will be happy to answer, provided additional photos, and/or measurements. All items are sold as is.

2. SHIPPING

• If an item arrives in a damaged state (noticeably different from the photos of the original listing), do not waste your time contacting me . Contact USPS and notify them the item was damaged during shipping. All of my shipments are insured for $100.

2a. COMBINED SHIPPING

• I am usually happy to do combined shipping, but please message me before hand so I can be sure I have a box big enough and that the items can safely be packed together. Additionally, wait for an invoice before paying, as the shipping price will be different most times.

2b. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

• Most items can be shipped international. I like using eBay international shipping, as it is low price for you, but it does take about a month to receive the item. I can provide alternative international shipping services upon request, but please be aware that this will increase the shipping costs you have to pay.

2c. ITEMS I CAN NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

• Due to each country having different rules and laws on certain items, there are a few items I can not ship overseas: Bayonets, gun parts, gun magazines, knifes, swords, inert explosive devises (dummy items should be fine), and items with certain German symbols on it (only applies to specific countries) 

3. ONCE THE SALE ENDS

• DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PAY. PAYMENT ON AN AUCTION IS EXPECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTION ENDING. AFTER THAT, A $5 A DAY FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE TOTAL FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL DAY PAYMENT IS NOT RECIEVED. IF I AM NOT PAID WITHIN 5 DAYS, YOU ARE REPORTED TO EBAY.

3a. HOLDING ITEMS 

• I know this seems harsh, but I am running a business here. If you need a couple of days to get the money to pay me, just contact me and communicate. I waive the fee entirely and won't cancel your order but only if I have heard from you in some capacity.