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![]() Contract Model 1861 .58 Cal Rifle Musket Mfg 1864 - Excellent Guns International #: 101542704 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Backwoods Outfitters Company: Backwoods Outfitters Member Since: 6/28/16 First Name: Thomas Last Name: Weimann State: Pennsylvania Zip: 17512 Country: United States Phone: (717) 684-2017 Number of Active Listings: 0 Total Number of Listings: 44 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card,(+3%) USPS Money Description: Excellent condition original, 1864-dated, 58 caliber Model 1861 “Providence Contract” percussion rifle-musket. A product of the Providence Tool Company of Rhode Island. (circa 1862-65) Providence was one of the major contractors in the Civil War supplying the government with some 70,000 such weapons for the army. This musket is remarkably complete and retains its original stock, iron nipple and bolster screw, “C” shaped hammer, swell-shaped ramrod with threaded tip, all barrel bands, sling swivels, and butt strap. Breech area near the nipple and bolster area reflects light to moderate pitting from use. Black walnut stock is in excellent condition. Few dings are visible on the stock with a sliver missing along the ramrod channel. (Shown well in photos) . Visible cartouche on the flat opposite the hammer. Lockplate shows a spread winged eagle motif that is flanked by letters “U.” and “S.” / PROVIDENCE TOOL Co. / PROVIDENCE R I”. Stamped on lockplate behind the C-shaped hammer is “1864”. Top flat of breech has pitting but the 1864-date is clearly visible. Government proof marks “V / P / eagle head” visible on the left facet. Side facet of the barrel is stamped with inspector’s letter “M”. The original tulip-head, swelled shank steel ramrod rests in the groove in the forend of the stock. Rod retains its threaded tip. A fine, original Civil War contract longarm. Please see below for additional item specifics. Backwoods Outfitters has been running a storefront business for 23 years and has been selling firearms and other gear on internet sites for the past 5. We take pride in giving accurate descriptions of our merchandise along with detailed photos. Please email us with any questions you have or call us at the below number. Our hours are Tuesday-Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-2, Closed Sunday and Monday. Phone 717-684-2017 Payment:
SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .58 Manufacturer: Providence Tool Co. Model: 1861 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Good - Strong rifling with moderate pitting the full length. Sights: Original 2 Leaf |