(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

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.  

W0808 Model 1841 US Percussion Musket, Whitney 1848, Colt factory alteration 1861 .58 cal.
 
 
The Model 1841 was the first rifled musket, it is a relatively heavy and short piece. It is often referred to as the "Mississippi" rifle, because of its use by Mississippi troops under command of Jefferson Davis during the Mexican War. Originally manufactured by Whitney as .54 cal, the Federal government converted some of them the .58 cal in 1861 Lock is marked "N HAVEN / 1848" behind the hammer, "'E. WHITNEY / US" in front, never was an eagle on the lock. Barrel is marked "US / JH" "STEEL", and 'VP" over eagle head, Brass buttplate is marked "US". Two inspector cartouche in wood opposite the lock, and third cartouche on the butt. Single shot .58 cal rifled muzzleloader, brass buttplate, patchbox with brass flap, Colt folding leaf rear sight, two brass barrel bands, brass trigger guard, two strap hooks, ramrod with iron tulip head and threads.
Metal appearance pleasing with light rust, sight intact, ramrod intact with threads, bands intact, both strap hooks intact, bore is clean, rifling definite, wood solid with dings and scratches from use, mechanics fully functional, excellent example.
Barrel length 33 inches.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 245 & 460. Sold!

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