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CONNECTICUT Made CIVIL WAR Antique SAVAGE CONTRACT Model 1861 Rifle-MUSKET Mid-War Contract Model Musket!
Guns International #: 101835270 Seller's Inventory #: 217021
Category: Civil War Rifles - Savage Rifles
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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:
CONNECTICUT Made CIVIL WAR Antique SAVAGE CONTRACT Model 1861 Rifle-MUSKET
Mid-War Contract Model Musket!
Here we present an antique Savage Contract U.S. Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket, made in 1863 in Middletown, Connecticut. The Model 1861 was the primary infantry weapon of the American Civil War for the Union. The Federal army was not prepared for war in 1861. Quite a few of its arms were in southern hands, and the two armories, Springfield, Massachusetts and Harpers Ferry, Virginia, could not make the standard rifle-musket quickly enough to supply the army. Early in the War, Harpers Ferry was captured, and the machinery was sent to the south. The result was that the Union turned to contractors. The Model 1861 was contracted out to over 20 different companies aside from the national armory at Springfield. Compared to the total production numbers of over a million, production of the Savage contract was limited at 25,520 making these scarce and desirable.
The lock is dated “1863” and “SAVAGE R.F.A. CO./MIDDLETOWN, CON.” can be clearly read. “US” is marked on the butt plate. The stock has been shortened.
Strong action. The bore is dim and clear. Sturdy stock with an average amount of wear (Crack on both side of the wrist and fore end, stable). Sharp markings. “1863” dated. “US” is stamped on the lock and butt plate tang. “GT” is stamped on the left barrel.
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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$1300
#217021
SOLD
Antique: Yes