This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle musket is complete, and in very fine condition. Produced by the Providence Tool Company in Rhode Island.

All gun metal on this rifle is matching clean and smooth with silver/light gray color. A light spread-winged eagle motif is stamped on lockplate between hammer and bolster. On either side of the eagle is “U.” and “S.” Under this is the maker’s stamp, “PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. / PROVIDENCE, R.I.”  Behind the hammer is the date, “1864”. The 40” long barrel has the original blued, two-leaf rear sight and small blade front sight. Barrel shows no pitting around the breech and bolster and is strongly stamped “1864” at the top of the breech. Proof marks “V / P / eaglehead” are strong on left facet of the breech. Barrel bore is bright and clean with strong rifling. Screw heads are in good shape. Butt plate bears a strong “US”. Mechanics are crisp and strong. Retains its original swelled shank, tulip-head steel ramrod with a threaded end. Many components have small sub-inspector marks on them. Barrel bands, sling swivels, etc. are all in very good condition…looks like it may never have been fired.

Black walnut full stock is in very good condition overall. Has clean edge contours on the flat opposite the hammer. Stock exhibits two strong inspector cartouches on the flat. There are no cracks and only very minor dings and dents from use and storage. Wood retains dark original color and finish.

A very fine contract musket of the Civil War.  [jet]

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