US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET BY J.T. HODGE AND A.M. BUREN AT THE TRENTON LOCOMOTIVE AND MACHINE CO., TRENTON, NJ

US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET BY J.T. HODGE AND A.M. BUREN AT THE TRENTON LOCOMOTIVE AND MACHINE CO., TRENTON, NJ

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$1,895.00 SOLD

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Item Code: 490-569

Total quantity made 11,495. Lock markings of an eagle with “US/TRENTON” forward of hammer and dated “1863” at rear. Barrel is also dated 1863 with letter “E” on breech flat. No doubt Company E markings. Manufactured for the State of New Jersey. Barrel and stock with correct “N.J.” markings. Stock also with a 5 pointed star next to the NJ cartouche. Letter “E” also stamped on stock just forward of the butt plate. Nice semi-bright smooth metal. Mechanically perfect. Walnut stuck with a light coat of varnish; mint bore. Nice Rifle-Musket!

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