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Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861, subcontract Norwich, 1864, .58cal. . The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War. Musket was designed as a single shot, rifled, muzzleloader utilizing the .58 cal. elongated minie ball. Springfield Armory supervised the manufacturing and distribution of the Model 1861 musket. In order to fulfill shortages, production was sub-contracted to a number of private manufacturers, Norwich Arms Co., Norwich, Connecticut produced 25,000 muskets under the subcontract. Manufactured by Norwich Arms Co., Norwich, Connecticut. Marks: Lock is marked 1864. behind the hammer, with eagle and U.S. / NORWICH. in front.. Barrel is marked VP over eagle head and 1864. Buttplate is marked US. Three bands each marked U. Cartouche in wood on left side opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket was designed as a single shot .58 cal. rifled muzzleloader featuring iron buttplate, C shaped hammer, bolster with clean out screw, two leaf sight, iron trigger guard, three flat barrel bands held in place with springs, two strap hooks on middle band and trigger guard, tulip head ramrod with bulged shank and threaded end, iron nose cap. Research Center: Weapon1533-Musket-Model-1861-Norwich-1864 . Reference: Flayderman 9A-323. Barrel length. 40in. Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon1533-Musket-Model-1861-Norwich-1864.html |
W1089 ### Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861, subcontract Norwich, 1864, .58cal. . The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War. Musket was designed as a single shot, rifled, muzzleloader utilizing the .58 cal. elongated minie ball. Springfield Armory supervised the manufacturing and distribution of the Model 1861 musket. In order to fulfill shortages, production was sub-contracted to a number of private manufacturers, Norwich Arms Co., Norwich, Connecticut produced 25,000 muskets under the subcontract. Manufactured by Norwich Arms Co., Norwich, Connecticut. Marks: Lock is marked 1864. behind the hammer, with eagle and U.S. / NORWICH. in front.. Barrel is marked VP over eagle head and 1864. Buttplate is marked US. Three bands each marked U. Cartouche in wood on left side opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket was designed as a single shot .58 cal. rifled muzzleloader featuring iron buttplate, C shaped hammer, bolster with clean out screw, two leaf sight, iron trigger guard, three flat barrel bands held in place with springs, two strap hooks on middle band and trigger guard, tulip head ramrod with bulged shank and threaded end, iron nose cap. Research Center: Weapon1533-Musket-Model-1861-Norwich-1864 . Reference: Flayderman 9A-323. Barrel length. 40in. |
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