Guns International #: 102647971
Seller's Inventory #: 230932
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Guns International #: 102647971
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Percussion
1864 Date CIVIL WAR Antique NORWICH ARMS U.S. M1861 Percussion Rifle-MUSKET James D. Mowry U.S. Model 1861 “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE”
Description: 1864 Date CIVIL WAR Antique NORWICH ARMS U.S. M1861 Percussion Rifle-MUSKET James D. Mowry U.S. Model 1861 “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE” Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made on contract by James D. Mowry of Norwich Arms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut circa 1864. Only about 22,000 of these rifles came out of this contract, quite a small number when compared to the total. The Model 1861 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the American Civil War. About 1.5 million rifle-muskets were made in the U.S., 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 1861 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 US 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. This .58 caliber rifle’s lock is dated “1864” and marked with a federal eagle and “U.S./NORWICH”. The overall condition is good. Strong action, although the nipple is fractured. The bore is in good shape for its age. Solid stock. “1864” dated lock. Markings are legible. Absent ramrod. “US” is marked on the buttplate and lock. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1800 #230932 Price: $1,800.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102647971
Seller's Inventory #: 230932
Guns International #: 102647971
Seller's Inventory #: 230932