Guns International #: 102620796
Seller's Inventory #: 233605
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Guns International #: 102620796
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Percussion
CIVIL WAR Antique NORWICH ARMS U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-MUSKET w/SLING
James D. Mowry U.S. Model 1861 “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE”
Description: CIVIL WAR Antique NORWICH ARMS U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-MUSKET w/SLING 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 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. This .58 caliber rifle’s lock and tang are dated “1864” and marked with a federal eagle and “U.S./NORWICH”. The overall condition is fair. The barrel has been shortened by about an inch and a quarter. The action is strong. The bore is dim with thin rifling. The stock has been repaired around the wrist and lock area, and there is some filler around the butt plate. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 38 3/4 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 $1700 #233605 Price: $1,700.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102620796
Seller's Inventory #: 233605
Guns International #: 102620796
Seller's Inventory #: 233605