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Wm Muir & Co. Windsor Locks CT. M1861
Guns International #: 102169488 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: twines
Member Since: 9/30/10
State: Maryland
Zip: 20714
Country: United States
Phone: (301) 717-3656
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 30
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days from the date recieved by your FFL
Payment Types Accepted: USPS M/O/Certified Check
Description:
Here is an original, 1864-dated Model 1861 .58 caliber “William Muir & Company Contract” percussion rifle-musket in very good condition. The musket was a product of Muir’s production facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut circa 1863-64. It is one of rarer contract guns of the Civil War. The firm was one of some 25 major contractors during the Civil War and supplied the US government with 30,000 such longarms for the army. The single-shot muzzleloader retains a pleasing appearance. Musket retains its original lockplate with the ‘standard eagle motif’ over ‘U.S’ to the right of the hammer and the date “1864” behind the hammer. The internal lock parts are original Under bolster is “Wm MUIR & Co / WINDSOR LOCKS, CT.” Musket has the original stock, bolster screw, “C” shaped hammer, straight-shank ramrod with threaded tip, all barrel bands, sling hooks, and butt strap. Mechanics crisp and strong. The gun has the original two-leaf rear sight and the original acorn front sight.. The walnut stock is in excellent condition overall. Edges are sharp. A few dings and nicks are visible on the stock. The stock has a stablized crack running forward from the front of the lock platea pproximately 3 inches . Two clear government cartouche are visible on the flat opposite the hammer. Top flat of barrel breech area stamped “1864” with government proof marks “V / P / eagle head” visible on the left facet. The musket’s original tulip-head steel ramrod and retains its threaded tip. The bore is very good with lots of shine and strong rifle with some pitting and frosting. The nipple is not original. A very good Civil War contract long arm.
More pictures are available at ://imgur/gallery/eed6ym5 but you have to cut and paste. Add the infront of the semicolon.
$1375 + Shipping
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .58
Manufacturer: William Muir & Co.
Model: M1861
Condition: VG
Metal Condition: VG
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: VG
Weight: 9 lbs.
Sights: 2 leaves
Manufacture Date: 1864