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CIVIL WAR CONTRACT Providence Tool Co. US M1861 Rifle-MUSKET Antique RI .58 “Everyman’s Rifle” With 1864 War-Dated Lock!
Guns International #: 101393546 Seller's Inventory #: 190947
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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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.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR CONTRACT Providence Tool Co. US M1861 Rifle-MUSKET Antique RI .58
“Everyman’s Rifle” With 1864 War-Dated Lock!
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made by contract by Providence Tool Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1864. 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, while the others were made by over 20 different private contractors, providing ample collecting opportunity amongst all the variants. Only about 70,000 were made by Providence Tool Company. 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.
The overall condition is fine. The action is strong. The bore is in great shape. All around a solid rifle, making it great for display or an addition to the collection!
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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$2100
#190947
SOLD
Antique: Yes