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c1863 mfr. CIVIL WAR Antique WHITNEYVILLE U.S. M1861 CONTRACT Rifle-MUSKET “GOOD and SERVICEABLE ARMS” with SLING & BAYONET
Guns International #: 101957397 Seller's Inventory #: 217130
Category: Civil War Rifles - Whitney 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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Description:
c1863 mfr. CIVIL WAR Antique WHITNEYVILLE U.S. M1861 CONTRACT Rifle-MUSKET
“GOOD and SERVICEABLE ARMS” with SLING & BAYONET
Here we present an antique Whitney Model 1861 Rifle Musket, made in New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1863. Eli Whitney Jr. and his family legacy, Whitneyville Armory, played a large role in providing small arms to the Union and Union states during the American Civil War.
Most of the muskets he provided were part of his “Good and Serviceable Arms” line, which was focused on providing arms to state militias. 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, even putting off federal contracts. 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.
This exact musket is shown and discussed on pages 490-494 of “American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. III” by George Moller. It has the very attractive and distinct Whitney primitive federal eagle above “Whitneyville” in the center of the lock. There are no federal proof or acceptance markings. There is simply a small “S” on the left side of the breech of the barrel.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is bright. This example sports a solid stock with an average amount of wear (minor dents and dings). “US” stamped bayonet. Sharp markings. The modern leather sling is in good shape.
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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$3425
#217130
SOLD
Antique: Yes