Guns International #: 103469220
Seller's Inventory #: US M1861 Massachusetts Percussion Rifle-

Category - Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Civil War Rifles
Antique Rifles - Percussion

US M1861 Massachusetts Percussion Rifle-Musket by S.N. & W.T.C.

Description:
?Produced under direct contract with the State of Massachusetts, S. Norris and W.T.
Clement produced several thousand rifled muskets of the M1861 type in Springfield,
Massachusetts during 1863 and 1864. This example features lockplate marked with
eagle over “U.S.” and “S.N. & W.T.C./FOR/MASSACHUSETTS” forward of the hammer
40″ round barrel of .58 caliber.. Walnut full stock with
three barrel bands, showing scratches and dents typical of field use.. Tulip-shaped
steel ramrod; butt plate tang with file marks. Metal parts barrel in the white and a blue lockplate  color;
. One of the rarer M1861 contracted rifle-muskets made
specifically for Massachusetts units during the Civil War. Overall length 55 ½”.
58, 40" bbl, SN 47. (circa 1864) Antique. Gray/light brown patina, good bore, breech marked 47 1864 on top and VP with eagle head on upper left side and LFR on the lower left side, 2 leaf flip up rear sight, nipple bolster marked with spread eagle holding 3 arrows and olive branch, strong lock holds half and full cock, lock plate marked with spread eagle and shield holding 5 arrows in right talons and olive branch in left, and in 3 lines S.N.&W.T.C. / FOR / MASSACHUSETTS dated 1864 on plate tail, (S Norris & W.T. Clement of Springfield Mass produced around 11000 M1861 rifle muskets in 1863 and 1864 utilizing some of the m1863 features, barrel held via 3 steel U S bandsr. 13 5/8" LOP, 6 lb trigger pull. Good condition, action works well..
When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith  before  shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost.   We don’t have a web  site .I prefer money orders or a check.  Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns  affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of  older guns If you attempt to buy,  you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed.  Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only.  I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,195.00