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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

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.  

W0816 Model 1861 US Percussion rifle musket, Massachusetts contract Norris & Clement 1863, .58 cal, with Model 1863 Type I modifications.
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Manufactured by S Norris and WT Clement, Springfield Massachusetts. Although the contract was awarded under the Model 1861 regulation, these muskets were made directly for the state of Massachusetts in 1863 and 1864 and incorporated the 1863 "improvements" already incorporated on other models by then, namely the contoured hammer, flat bolster and removal of band springs. Lock is marked "1863" behind the hammer, eagle head "US" and "S.N. & W.T.C. / FOR / MASSACHUSETTS" in front, flat bolster with eagle. Barrel is marked "VP" over eagle head, "1864", and "LFR" (correct eagle Whisker pg. 37). Buttplate is marked "US". Three bands each marked "U". Inspector cartouches are present on wood opposite the lock. (correct eagle Whisker pg. ?). Single shot .58 cal rifled muzzleloader, iron buttplate, contoured hammer, plain bolster, three leaf sight, iron trigger guard, three barrel bands no springs, two strap hooks, tulip head ramrod with straight shank and threads.
Metal appearance pleasing with light patina, 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, high grade example.
Barrel length 40 inches.
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 466            Sold!

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