(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.
W0806 Model 1861 US
Percussion rifle musket, Springfield 1862, .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
"1862" behind the hammer, and eagle head and "US /
SPRINGFIELD" in front. Barrel is marked "VP" over eagle head,
"1863", (correct eagle Whisker pg. 37). Buttplate is marked
"US". Three bands each marked "U", strap hook on top band
and trigger guard. Wood is marked "J H / P" this may be a state
inspector. 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!