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ANTIQUE Civil War WHITNEYVILLE M1861 Rifle-MUSKET
Guns International #: 101337222 Seller's Inventory #: 8602
Category: Civil War Rifles - Whitney Rifles
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1445
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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:
ANTIQUE Civil War WHITNEYVILLE M1861 Rifle-MUSKET
With Bayonet and Scabbard!
Here we present an antique Whitney Model 1861 percussion rifle-musket made in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1863. Eli Whitney Jr. and his family legacy, Whitneyville Armory, played a large role in providing small arms to the Union during the American Civil War. This musket was part of his “Good and Serviceable Arms” line, which was focused on providing arms to state militias, though he did have contracts with the federal government as well. The Good and Serviceable Arms were made of large lots of parts which he purchased from the federal armories and other contractors to assemble into rifle-muskets good enough for service with the states who, unlike the federal government, had lesser standards and did not use gauges during their inspections. He wasn’t shy about this either. These arms were good enough, better to be sure than many of the muskets being bought and shipped back from Europe, and they were less expensive than had they been built from the ground up with all the gauging that went into federal contracts.
This one follows the Model 1861 pattern for the most part. It bears no federal view or proof markings or inspector cartouches. It only bears the letter “A” on the front of the trigger guard. The butt plate is of brass and not marked “US”, the only part of this material aside from the escutcheons opposite the lock. The rear sight has multiple leaves and an aperture through the middle. This would have gone to a state militia infantryman.
The overall condition is very good. The iron surfaces have a light gray patina. The markings are clear. The stock is in great shape. The bore is in very good shape with strong rifling. The action is excellent. Here is a great example of a Civil War militiaman’s musket from Whitney!
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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$2235
#8602
SOLD
Antique: Yes