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CW 1861 Musket w CLEAR CARTOUCHES Norwich Contract
Guns International #: 100970962 Seller's Inventory #: 5220
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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CW 1861 Musket w CLEAR CARTOUCHES Norwich Contract
Civil War US Model 1861 Infantry Rifle Musket
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made on contract by James D. Mowry of Norwich Arms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut in 1863. Only about 22,000 of these rifles came out of this contract, quite a small number when compared to the total. 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 1861 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 dated “1863” and marked with a federal eagle and “U.S./NORWICH”. The left side of the barrel has the “V/P/eagle head” proofs. Inspector cartouches are very clear and makes this scarce contract variant even more special. The maker has put his own stamp of approval on the rifle which reads “JAS’D MOWRY/NORWICH/CONN.” The government inspector cartouches are also very clear and are “JM” and “AJN”. Butt plate is marked “US”. The top of the stock above the butt plate appears to have been stamped “3S”. Comes with its original bayonet.
The overall condition is near fine. The metal surfaces are smooth with clear markings. The walnut stock shows a few handling marks and what appears to be an oil stain moving diagonally across the wrist. Stock is sound and shows clear markings on the left side. The bore is crisp and bright. The action is excellent. Here is a scarce contract Model 1861 Civil War Musket with great markings!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2300
#5220
SOLD
Antique: Yes