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Civil War US Model 1861 Contract Musket by Welch, Brown & Co. Norfolk CT
Guns International #: 103483504 Seller's Inventory #: 51694
Category: Civil War Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1296
Total Number of Listings: 26185
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .58 Caliber, 40" barrel with a very good bore that has some mild pitting within the grooves. This is one of 18,000 Model 1861 muskets delivered by Welch, Brown & Co. of Norfolk, CT, to the US government between 1862 & 1863. The metal has an overall mottled plum-brown patina throughout, with some spots of bright gray near the muzzle, and patches of further bright gray on the "(Eagle) / US / NORWICH" marked, 1863-dated lock. A matching date is present on the barrel breech, and the proofs are still clear and legible. The barrel bands and ramrod have a darker brown patina, which carries over onto the trigger guard and buttplate as well. The walnut stock is in very good shape, with numerous small handling marks and blemishes scattered throughout the old military oil finish. The inspector cartouche is still clear, as is a maker’s stamp on the left side between the lock screws: "W.W. WELCH / NORFOLK Ct." The ramrod is original and matches the rest of the metal. This is a very good example of a desirable Model 1861 contract musket, and would make a nice addition to any collection. Antique;
SOLD