MODEL 1861 BRIDESBURG CONTRACT MUSKET, DATED 1863

MODEL 1861 BRIDESBURG CONTRACT MUSKET, DATED 1863

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Item Code: 2025-3033

This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle-musket, dated 1863, is in complete, and fine condition. Produced at the Alfred Jenks & Co facility in Bridesburg, PA.

The 40” long barrel is semi-bright from being cleaned with scattered areas of dark spotting. Moderate pitting around the breech. A weak “1863” remains on the top of the breech amid the pitting. Left facets still show the “V P [eagle head]” and “J.M” proof marks. Bolster with clean-out screw. Good, and complete, front and rear sights. Bore is clean and bright with fine rifling; very nice.

Lock plate is strongly stamped “U. S. / BRIDESBURG” in front of the hammer and strongly stamped “1863” behind hammer. A spread-winged eagle motif is stamped on lockplate between hammer and bolster. Mechanics are crisp.

Barrel, lockplate, hammer, butt plate, bands, trigger guard, rear sight, and ramrod all share the same mottled, semi-bright look. Steel butt plate strongly stamped with “US”.

Black walnut full stock is in good condition overall. Has slightly worn edge contours on the flat opposite the hammer. Stock exhibits one faint government cartouche. Wood exhibits the usual dings and dents from use and storage.

Retains its steel, tulip-head ramrod with a threaded tip, all in excellent condition.

A fine M1861 Bridesburg contract musket of the Civil War.  [jet] [ph:L]

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