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TRENTON NJ CIVIL WAR Contract M1861 Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 101450938 Seller's Inventory #: 8130
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:
TRENTON NJ CIVIL WAR Contract M1861 Rifle-Musket
Primary Infantry Weapon of the American Civil War
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made by J.T. Hodge and A.M. Burton in Trenton, New Jersey, circa 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, others made by about 20 different contractors, like this one. Estimates vary, but Flayderman put this at 11,495 made at the Trenton Locomotive & Machine 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 a solid round ball.
This .58 caliber rifle’s lock is marked “1864” and “U.S./TRENTON”. The top of the butt plate is also marked “US”. The top of the barrel is dated “1863”. The left side of the barrel is proof marked “V/P/Eagle head” and bears the “N.J.” stamp that shows that this rifle was purchased by the state of New Jersey for the state militia. New Jersey provided tens of thousands of troops for the Union war effort.
The overall condition is very good. The iron surfaces have a dark, plum patina. The markings are clear. The walnut stock remains smooth and solid with the handling marks you would expect. The bore is in good shape with thin but visible rifling. The action is strong. Here is a handsome New Jersey veteran of the Civil War! Made in New Jersey for a New Jerseyan.
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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$1715
#8130
SOLD
Antique: Yes