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CIVIL WAR Antique US BRIDESBURG M1861 Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 100950608 Seller's Inventory #: 10452
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1449
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique US BRIDESBURG M1861 Rifle-Musket
Primary Infantry Weapon of the American Civil War
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made on contract by Alfred Jenks & Son of Bridesburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863. Approximately 98,000 of these were made. The M1861 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the American Civil War. About 1.5 million rifle-muskets were made in the U.S., over 800,000 of which were made by the Springfield Armory. This was the last hurrah of the rifle-musket as arms development and tactics rapidly advanced during the short period of the American Civil War. Nevertheless, the 1863 represented new technology as it was made for use with the Minié ball, a hollow based, conical projectile that was small enough to quickly push down the muzzle of a rifled barrel, and expanded to create a good gas seal unlike solid round ball.
This .58 caliber rifle’s lock is marked “1863” and “U.S./BRIDESBURG”. The breech of the barrel is proof marked “V/P/Eagle head”. The top of the butt plate is also marked “US”. The initials “W.H.M” are carved into the right side of the butt stock.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark and untouched. The markings are legible. The walnut stock is battle-worn, but solid. The bore is in good condition. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40 inches in length.
Caliber: .58 percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#10452
SOLD
Antique: Yes