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CIVIL WAR Antique WINDSOR Contract M-1861 MUSKET
Guns International #: 101153175 Seller's Inventory #: 7188
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Shotguns - 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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique WINDSOR Contract M-1861 MUSKET
Made by Lamson, Goodnow, and Yale circa 1862
Here we present an antique Model 1861 percussion musket, made circa 1862 in Windsor, Vermont, that has been converted to a smoothbore shotgun sometime later. These muzzle loading rifles were considered “everyman’s rifle” and were the most common rifle used during the American Civil War.
In 1855, E. G. Lamson, A. F. Goodnow and B. B. Yale joined together to form the Lamson, Goodnow and Yale company. Together they purchased the bankrupt Robbins and Lawrence Armory in Windsor, Vermont, to make guns. The Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Company of Windsor, Vermont and Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, received two contracts from the federal government for a special Colt model 1861, .54 caliber rifle musket, like this one. The company delivered nearly 2,000 guns per month from September 24, 1862, to December 10, 1864, for a total of 50,000 arms during the Civil War. These arms were marked on the lockplates in front of the hammer, with an eagle over "U.S.," and "L.G.&Y" over "Windsor Vt," in two lines, under the bolster, and were dated behind the hammer, 1862. This one would have been made during the Civil War. After the war, it was modified to be a 16-gauge shotgun.
The lock is marked “EAGLE/U.S./L.G.&Y./WINDSOR VT”. The rear of the lock is dated “1862”. The butt plate is marked “U.S.” Musket was shortened after sold on the surplus market and bored out to be used as a shotgun.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is in good shape. The bore is smooth and dusty. The action on this shotgun is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-1/4 inches.
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$575
#7188
SOLD
Antique: Yes