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CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. Model 1861 .60 Caliber “EVERYMAN’S” Rifle-MUSKET Union Infantry Rifle-Musket Dated 1864
Guns International #: 102278296 Seller's Inventory #: 227885
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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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.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. Model 1861 .60 Caliber “EVERYMAN’S” Rifle-MUSKET
Union Infantry Rifle-Musket Dated 1864
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket, made circa 1864 with no maker marking. The M1861 was the primary musket at the start of the American Civil War for the Union Army. The musket was designed to fire the .58 caliber minie ball. The Model 1861 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the war.
About 1.5 million rifle-muskets were made in the U.S., and over 800,000 of which were made by the Springfield Armory. This was the last hurrah of the rifle-musket as arms development and tactics rapidly advanced during the short period of the American Civil War. Nevertheless, the M1861 represented new technology as it was made for use with the Minié ball, a hollow based, conical projectile that was small enough to quickly push down the muzzle of a rifled barrel and expanded to create a good gas seal unlike a solid, round ball. Almost immediately after the war, the U.S. military switched from the old muzzle loading type weapons to the newer breech loading rifles, bringing an end to the musket as a standard frontline firearm in American history.
The onset of civil war overwhelmed the production capabilities of Springfield Armory. The federal armories simply could not manufacture enough weapons to outfit the thousands of soldiers quickly filling the ranks of Union armies. This situation was worsened with the loss of the armory at Harpers Ferry. Outside help was needed, and the government procured the assistance of private manufacturers.
The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is in good shape for its age. The stock is solid with less than average wear. “1864” dated lock. “US” is marked on the butt plate tang. Some wiggle is present in the middle barrel band.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40 inches.
Caliber: .60 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1650
#227885
SOLD
Antique: Yes