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Savage R F A Co. 1861 Musket .58 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 850.00 USD
Savage R F A Co. 1861 Musket .58 Cal NVSN
Antique .58 caliber muzzle loading percussion rifled musket, manufactured circa 1863. The Model 1861 muskets were contacted by the Union Army during the American civil War, this particular gun was sold to the state of New Jersey (as evidenced by the “N.J” stamp on the left side of the barrel and stock). Features a 40" round barrel, blade front sight, flip-up two-leaf rear sight, three barrel bands, swelled tulip tip ramrod, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, iron furniture, sling swivels and full-length straight grip walnut stock with carbine metal buttplate. Includes a “U.S.” marked M1855 socket bayonet made by the Collins & Company of Collinsville, CT. Other markings: Lock - "1863”, [Eagle]/”U.S.” & “SAVAGE R.F.A. Co./MIDDLETOWN Ct.” Barrel - "1863”,”V/P/[Eagle Head]” & “N.J” Buttplate - "U.S." and Stock – “N.J” The majority of the rifles metal surfaces display an aged rust brown patina with some bright metal retained in the protected areas. The action is in good working order, the bore is good+ and the wood stocks are good. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***