It was told that this rifle was used to guard prisoners at Andersonville. The story goes that they would cross the guard line and beg for the guards to kill them. So it was probably a gun of mercy.
I don't have pics at this time. A question about ancestors Kentucky style rifle. This guy was in the Sumter Flying Artillery during his lifetime and his old rifle remains in the family. Kentucky style, looks to be around 32 caliber. Full wood stock to muzzle. Percussion cap. Many years ago I'm...