Guns International #: 102621084
Seller's Inventory #: 233110
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Guns International #: 102621084
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Springfield Rifles - Antique
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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
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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1861 CIVIL WAR Antique UNION U.S. Springfield M1861 Rifle-Musket BAYONET
UNION “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE” Primary Infantry Weapon
Description: 1861 CIVIL WAR Antique UNION U.S. Springfield M1861 Rifle-Musket BAYONET UNION “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE” Primary Infantry Weapon Here we present an antique Springfield Armory Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket, made circa 1861 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the American Civil War. The musket was designed to fire the .58 caliber Minié ball. The M1861 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the 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. The emergency that confronted the nation with the onset of civil war overwhelmed the productive capability 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 over 20 private manufacturers producing over 643,000 muskets. Springfield Armory provided technical assistance and supervised the manufacturing and distribution of the Model 1861 muskets so that these contract weapons essentially conformed to the “government model” of the .58 caliber rifle musket. These weapons, as opposed to the numerous pistols and carbines that were purchased on contract, differ basically only in the markings on their lockplates. The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example has a crack the wraps the wrist and expresses movement with light pressure. “1861” dated lock. No rear sight is present. Good bayonet and sheath. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 40 inches. Caliber: .60 Percussion Smoothbored 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 #233110 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102621084
Seller's Inventory #: 233110
Guns International #: 102621084
Seller's Inventory #: 233110