Quote Originally Posted by Dan Shapiro View Post
I'm with Dick so far as it being damaged in use. Was just reading "Rifles of the United States Navy and Marine Corps". At the time the Marines were using the M1868. There was mention of several rifles being damaged aboard ship. Investigation revealed that the rifle racks had been placed inappropriately and that 'two open hatch covers were found lying against the rifles (while in their racks)'.
Wow! Yea, that'd be a tremendous pounding!