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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.
W0809 Model 1861 US
Percussion rifle musket, subcontract Parker Snow, 1864, .58 cal
The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War,
often referred to as the "Springfield" musket. Manufactured under sub
contract by Parker Snow & Company, Meriden, Connecticut. Lock is marked
"1864" behind the hammer, eagle head / "US" and
"PARKERS' SNOW & CO / MERIDEN CONN" in front. Barrel is marked
"VP" over eagle head, marks not readable. Buttplate is marked
"US". Three bands each marked "U". 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 moderate rust, sight intact, ramrod is repro,
bands intact, both strap hooks intact, bore is dirty, rifling definite, wood
solid with dings and scratches from use, mechanics functional somewhat stiff,
inexpensive example from a scarce maker.
Barrel length 40 inches.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 466
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