Guns International #: 101896196
Seller's Inventory #: #1426

Category - Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Civil War Rifles
Antique Rifles - Percussion

U.S. Model 1863 Massachusetts Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket by Norris & Clement....CIVIL WAR

Description:
SOLD... SEE LAST PHOTO FOR ACCURATE COLOR OF HAMMER. 1st photo makes it look lighter than lock. They both match exactly in last photo..58 cal., 40” barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing some scattered minor patches of light pitting in the otherwise strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this Type I rifle-musket have aged to a lightly-mottled gray patina showing some areas of softened light pitting.  All metal markings are correct and mostly crisp with the date on the breech no longer legible, the lockplate properly showing “S.N. & W.T.C. / FOR / MASSACHUSETTS” below the bolster, and dated 1864 behind the hammer. The American black walnut stock rates about fine as lightly cleaned showing a worn coat of later-added finish, the expected scattered light dings and handling marks, what appears to be a softened “JHH” is carved into the left side of the forend behind the cap, and the remnants of two inspection cartouches are on the left stock flat. The breech tang screw shows some light slot wear, the original sights, swivels, and cupped tulip-head ramrod are intact and the action is strong and crisp. Samuel Norris and William T. Clement delivered 13,000 rifle muskets with appendages to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for use by their militia by the end of 1864...DUE TO THE USPS CHARGING AN ADDITIONAl $15 FOR BOXES LONGER THAN 30", I HAVE HAD TO ADJUST MY SHIPPING CHARGES.... S/H $55... 2nd firearm ships FREE with this one! Thanks, Greg #210

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Norris & Clement
Model: m1863