(Confederate Adjutant General button)
The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway
Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics
(Confederate Adjutant General button) |
The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!) |
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I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics |
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Weapons of the Civil War
All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment are real good things to have.
W0772 Model 1861 US Percussion rifle musket, Springfield 1861,
.58 cal
The model 1861
was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War. Manufactured by
Springfield Armory, Springfield Mass. Lock is marked "1861" behind the
hammer, and eagle head and "US / SPRINGFIELD" in front. Barrel is
marked "VP" over eagle head, "1861", (correct eagle Whisker
pg. 37). Buttplate is marked "US". Three bands each marked
"U", strap hook on top band and trigger guard. Two inspector
cartouches are present on wood opposite the lock. Single shot .58 cal rifled
muzzleloader, iron buttplate, "C" shaped hammer, bolster with clean
out screw, three leaf sight, iron trigger guard, three barrel bands, two strap
hooks, tulip head ramrod with bulge and threads.
Metal appearance pleasing with
light rust, sight intact, ramrod intact with threads, bands intact, both strap
hooks intact, bore needs cleaning, rifling definite, wood solid with dings and
scratches from use, mechanics fully functional, excellent example.
Barrel length
40 inches.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 466 Sold!