Whitney Model 1861 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Guns International #: 102088727 Seller's Inventory #: 1497a
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
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Number of Active Listings: 105
Total Number of Listings: 640
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
Whitney Model 1861 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet...CIVIL WAR........LAYAWAY??? .......IN HAND NOW!
In October 1863, Whitney secured a contract with U.S. War Department to produce 15,000 U.S. M1861 rifle-muskets. Arms manufactured under this contract conform in all respects to Springfield Model adopted in 1861. The 40" barrel in .58-caliber and rifled with 3-grooves; rear sight conforms to two-leaf model with stepped side walls. Nosecap is M1861 style and made of malleable iron. Socket bayonets furnished with them conform to U.S. M1855/M1861 pattern. Marks include "US" on buttplate and standard inspection marks on barrel and stock. Lockplate marked with eagle surmounting letters "US" forward of hammer and "WHITNEYVILLE" on forward projection of plate; date, "1863" or "1864" stamped on tail of plate.
CONDITION: Appears to be in VG-FINE condition. 1863 dated lock.....MIRROR BORE! GREAT ACTION! Likely make a great shooter!
If you are interested in purchasing this carbine, I will put you on a "list", and contact you, once it's in hand. I will call in order, and the first that agrees to purrchase it, will own it. .....,2nd firearm ships FREE, with this one....S/H $55.....Thanks, Greg 277-283
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Co.
Model: m1861
Serial Number: NSN