Scarce C.B. HOARD Antique CIVIL WAR Era U.S. M1861 WATERTOWN Rifle-Musket Only 12,800 by Charles B. Hoard of Watertown, NY

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Scarce C.B. HOARD Antique CIVIL WAR Era U.S. M1861 WATERTOWN Rifle-Musket 

Only 12,800 by Charles B. Hoard of Watertown, NY

Here we present an antique U.S. Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket, made on contract by Charles B. Hoard of Watertown, New York. Only about 12,800 of these rifles came out of this contract, quite a small number when compared to the total. The M1861 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the American Civil War. About 1.5 million rifle-muskets were made in the U.S., over 800,000 of which were made by the Springfield Armory. This was the last hurrah of the rifle-musket as arms development and tactics rapidly advanced during the short period of the American Civil War. Nevertheless, the 1861 represented new technology as it was made for use with the Minié ball, a hollow based, conical projectile that was small enough to quickly push down the muzzle of a rifled barrel, and expanded to create a good gas seal unlike solid, round ball.

This .58 caliber rifle’s lock is dated “1864” and marked with a federal eagle and “U.S./WATERTOWN”. The left side of the barrel has the “V/P/eagle head” proofs and is dated “1863”.

The overall condition is good+. Brown finish on the barrel and lock. The action is strong. The bore is patinated with good rifling. The walnut stock shows use and there is a small chip to the right side of the butt plate tang and a stable repaired crack along the grain bisecting the upper part of the rear lock screw on the left stock flat.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 40 inches.

Caliber: .58 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2500
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