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I was visiting Coos Bay, Oregon recently, and stopped by the history museum (thanks to my awesome kid who spotted the sign!). I knew I had to save some of these recipes for the group!

On April 6, 1865, during the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry took part in one of the most notable cavalry charges at Marshall’s Crossroads. The regiment was part of Henry Capehart’s brigade, under George A. Custer’s cavalry division.

The brigade, with around 1,400 cavalrymen, was ordered to attack the Confederate positions. The men advanced at a trot and then charged at a gallop, breaking through the Confederate lines and causing many soldiers to throw down their weapons and surrender. The charge helped break Confederate resistance in that sector and allowed Union cavalry to keep pressing Richard H. Anderson’s forces.

Sailor’s Creek became one of the hardest blows suffered by Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Thousands of Confederates were killed, wounded, or captured, including several generals. The battle took place only three days before Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.

The action is still in good condition, but the breechblock, barrel and firing chamber are pitted. Stock is missing a few chunks next to the tang. Not looking to resell on here, just for advice.